Which Astronauts Flew SpaceShipOne’s X Prize Flights?

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November 13, 2004

New-Age Astronauts

From left, Brian Binnie, Doug Shane, Mike Melvill and Peter Siebold on White Knight. In the background, SpaceShipOne awaits its final two flights.John B. Carnett

Mike Melvill flew SS1 for the first attempt

Brian Binnie piloted White Knight

Brian Binnie flew SS1 for the second attempt

Mike Melvill piloted White Knight

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