This Day in History:
October 4, 2004
Burt Runtan’s Spaceship One becomes the first private sponsored craft to reach space. in its second attempt from Mojave CA, entirely funded by private investment. The historic flight to 62 miles altitude by pilot Brian Binnie earned the $10 million Ansari-X prize.
American Aviation Historical Society
1956 - 2026, Celebrating 70 Years of Service
