Spectacle
As with SpaceShipOne's previous spaceflights, a large crowd watched from Mojave Spaceport. There was also live television coverage, and various websites provided coverage in their medium of preference.
Distinguished attendees included:
- Richard Branson, of Virgin Galactic
- Paul Allen, of Mojave Aerospace Ventures
- Rick Searfoss, chief X PRIZE judge
- Jerry Pournelle, science fiction author
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