first commercial spaceflight

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Mike_Melvill
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and literature about space travel
gptkbp:date June 21, 2004
gptkbp:durability designed for multiple flights
gptkbp:duration about 90 minutes
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated investment in space industry
gptkbp:elevation over 62 miles (100 km)
gptkbp:first_flight suborbital flight
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:X_Prize_competition
gptkbp:future_plans for human space exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label first commercial spaceflight
gptkbp:impact paved the way for commercial space tourism
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:NASA's_commercial_crew_program
gptkbp:innovation in spacecraft design
gptkbp:inspiration inspired future commercial space ventures
gptkbp:inspired educational programs about space
new generation of space entrepreneurs
gptkbp:invention in commercial aerospace industry
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Mojave_Air_and_Space_Port
gptkbp:legacy set the stage for future commercial missions
gptkbp:marketed_as demonstrated potential for space tourism
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media attention
gptkbp:notable_achievement in private space exploration
gptkbp:notable_recordings First private vehicle to carry a human to space
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Space_Ship_One
gptkbp:partnerships between private companies and government agencies
gptkbp:public_perception increased interest in space travel
gptkbp:receives_funding_from $20 million from Paul Allen
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance for commercial spaceflight operations
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Ansari_X_Prize
gptkbp:safety_features parachute recovery system
gptkbp:significance First privately funded human spaceflight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:technology aircraft-style design