The carrier aircraft for SpaceShipTwo took off for its first test flight. This is the first step of what will probably be a year long test program culminating in drop tests and flights of the world’s first tourist spaceship.
It is late over here. I am sure there will be a lot of information up about it. If not, talk to me tomorrow!
Just another quick note. No drop tests expected in 2009; plans are for captive carry only by Q4 2009. Of course these things can change…