Vixen III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Infinity_Inc.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated approximately 90 minutes
carefully planned flight paths
reaches the Kármán line
gptkbp:application microgravity research
gptkbp:capacity up to 6 passengers
gptkbp:community_engagement engages with local communities
high public interest
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
2 pilots
extensive training required
trained for emergency situations
gptkbp:customer_support pre-flight briefing
gptkbp:debut_year over 20 flights
gptkbp:design gptkb:Burt_Rutan
suborbital tourism
gptkbp:developer $500 million
gptkbp:educational_programs offers educational programs
gptkbp:elevation 100 kilometers
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions during flight
gptkbp:features aerodynamic shape
gptkbp:feedback positive customer feedback
gptkbp:first_flight 2016-01-20
2018-12-13
multiple successful test flights
used for pilot training
suborbital trajectory
collected for analysis
detailed post-flight analysis
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid rocket fuel
gptkbp:future_plans expand flight operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vixen III
gptkbp:inspiration previous spaceplanes
gptkbp:involved_countries growing international interest in space tourism
gptkbp:launch_date several flights per month
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Spaceport_America
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:launched extensive pre-launch checks
gptkbp:length 18.3 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 3.5
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight horizontal landing
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_feature vertical takeoff and landing
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2016
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with research institutions
gptkbp:power_output gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:project exploring future technologies for space travel
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA approved
gptkbp:safety_features multiple redundant systems
gptkbp:safety_record no fatalities
gptkbp:seating_capacity weightlessness
gptkbp:sponsor sponsored by various companies
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives focus on sustainable practices
gptkbp:target_market space tourism
gptkbp:ticket_sales $250,000
gptkbp:type reusable spaceplane
gptkbp:wingspan 7.3 meters