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Rodney · 10-04-2004, 07:24 AM

They made it. Miles whatsisname on CNN just announced that the X-Prize judges gave their official count of the altitude reached: 368,000 feet, well over the requirement.

I watched it all. Had tears in my eyes, let me tell you.

Caught "Black Sky" on Discovery last night, a really great two-hour documentary of the whole SpaceShip One project, up to the first flight above 300,000 feet this summer. Discovery is broadcasting a re-edited and updated version of "Black Sky" this Thursdays night. If you're interested in this project, don't miss it.

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Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	They made it. Miles whatsisname on CNN just announced that the X-Prize judges gave their official count of the altitude reached: 368,000 feet, well over the requirement. I watched it all. Had tears in my eyes, let me tell you. Caught "Black Sky" on Discovery last night, a really great two-hour documentary of the whole SpaceShip One project, up to the first flight above 300,000 feet this summer. Discovery is broadcasting a re-edited and updated version of "Black Sky" this Thursdays night. If you're interested in this project, don't miss it. Last edited by Rodney; 10-04-2004 at 07:27 AM..