Suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne, 2004. Creator: Unknown

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Suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne, 2004. Creator: Unknown

Suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne, 2004. Test pilot Mike Melvill wore this suit on June 21, 2004, during the first privately funded spaceflight of SpaceShipOne. After its launch from a carrier aircraft called White Knight, Melvill piloted SpaceShipOne to an altitude of 100 km (62 miles) before returning to land in Mojave, California. This test flight paved the way for two subsequent flights that earned the SpaceShipOne team the $10 million Ansari X Prize for the first privately funded spaceflights. Melvill also wore this suit on September 29, 2004, during one of those award-winning flights. Melvill partnered with Burt Rutan in a long career of designing and flight testing experimental aircraft. He gave his flight suit and accessories to the National Air and Space Museum in 2005 when SpaceShipOne entered the national collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft

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This print showcases the iconic suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne during its historic flight in 2004. Test pilot Mike Melvill donned this remarkable suit on June 21,2004, as he embarked on the first privately funded spaceflight of SpaceShipOne. The photograph captures a significant moment in aerospace history when Melvill piloted SpaceShipOne to an impressive altitude of 100 km (62 miles) before safely returning to land in Mojave, California. The success of this test flight paved the way for two subsequent flights that ultimately earned the SpaceShipOne team the prestigious $10 million Ansari X Prize for their groundbreaking achievements in private space travel. It is worth noting that Melvill also wore this very suit during one of those award-winning flights on September 29,2004. Mike Melvill's partnership with renowned aircraft designer Burt Rutan spanned many years and led to numerous advancements in experimental aviation. In recognition of his contributions to aerospace innovation, Melvill generously donated his flight suit and accessories to the National Air and Space Museum in 2005 when SpaceShipOne became part of their esteemed collection. This print not only commemorates a pivotal moment but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit of exploration beyond Earth's boundaries while honoring those who have dedicated their lives to pushing technological boundaries and expanding our understanding of the universe we inhabit.

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