Virgin Galactic's “Mothership” Eve Makes First Public Flight
Andrew Robichaud — July 30, 2009 — Autos
References: virgingalactic & gizmag
The long awaited arrival of Virgin Galactic’s “Mothership” Eve has finally come. At EAA Airventure (world’s largest private air show), Eve took flight in public for the very first time.
Eve has flown numerous times before (unseen) and has topped distances of over 50,000 feet. Eve’s job is to propel SpaceShip Two up near the atmosphere and then launch it a top speeds.
It’s kind of freaky to think how rapidly approaching it is to be able to take a vacation to outer space (for a pretty PRETTY penny of course).
Eve has flown numerous times before (unseen) and has topped distances of over 50,000 feet. Eve’s job is to propel SpaceShip Two up near the atmosphere and then launch it a top speeds.
It’s kind of freaky to think how rapidly approaching it is to be able to take a vacation to outer space (for a pretty PRETTY penny of course).
Trend Themes
1. Commercial Space Tourism - The public flight of Virgin Galactic's Mothership Eve highlights the growing trend of commercial space tourism, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for space travel companies and related industries.
2. Reusable Spacecraft - Virgin Galactic's Mothership Eve's role in launching SpaceShip Two emphasizes the trend towards reusable spacecraft, offering disruptive innovation possibilities in space exploration and satellite deployment.
3. Private Air Shows - The inclusion of Eve's public flight at EAA Airventure showcases the trend of private air shows, presenting opportunities for event organizers and aviation industry professionals to innovate and cater to niche audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Space Travel - The rise of commercial space tourism presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the space travel industry, from spacecraft manufacturing to launch services and space travel experiences.
2. Aerospace - The advancement of reusable spacecraft drives disruptive innovation opportunities in the aerospace industry, fostering the development of more cost-effective and sustainable space exploration technologies.
3. Event Management - The trend of private air shows creates opportunities for event management professionals to organize unique aviation events and cater to the growing interest of aviation enthusiasts and attendees.
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