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XCor Receives Sub-Orbital Launch Permit

Posted by simoniker on from the spaced-out dept.

Marc Newman writes "MSNBC is reporting that XCor has received the second FAA suborbital launch permit. Xcor Aerospace is not competing in the X-Prize but rather is 'in it to make money'. They are still awaiting a launch permit for their Mojave desert launch site. It'd be interesting if XCor beat Scaled Composites with the first sub-orbital flight but couldn't claim the $10 million prize."

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  1. Oh, the SECOND one by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Everyone knows only the first one is important. I mean, we all know who walked on the moon first... Louis Armstrong... but who cares about that second guy Buzz Lightyear?

    1. Re:Oh, the SECOND one by fucksl4shd0t · · Score: 4, Funny

      Actually, it was Neil Armstrong.

      IN the 70s, though, after that great feat was accomplished, Evil Knievel managed to jump from Pike's Peak and land on the moon. Nobody cares, of course, because he wasn't the first man on the moon.

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    2. Re:Oh, the SECOND one by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      First person on the moon? It was the Backstreet Boy...I think he's one of the Kennedys.

  2. Hmm... by weiyuent · · Score: 4, Funny

    It'd be interesting if XCor beat Scaled Composites with the first sub-orbital flight but couldn't claim the $10 million prize."

    Yeah...I'll bet that if that happened, Burt Rutan would eXCORiate everyone who worked for him ;-)

  3. Mojave Desert.... by L0stb0Y · · Score: 4, Funny

    "They are still awaiting a launch permit for their Mojave desert launch site"

    Soon the 'kingdom of nye' will have new sightings to report...

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  4. Money, not money by Dorf+on+Perl · · Score: 5, Funny

    Xcor Aerospace is not competing in the X-Prize but rather is 'in it to make money'.

    Oh I see, they want to make money, not win the prize... which is... money...

    Uh..

  5. They need a better name...it's all marketing by L0stb0Y · · Score: 3, Funny

    And I'm sorry, "EZ-Rocket" sounds like it needs a launch pad shaped like a Ritz cracker- and to get the crew out you tilt the nose and they eject out the tip of the cone...

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  6. Text of Permit by k4_pacific · · Score: 4, Funny

    This certifies that (name here) is hearby entitled to launch one (1) spacecraft into suborbital flight. Bearer assumes all responsibility for accidents. This permit is provided AS IS without warranty, including the implied warranties of airworthiness or suborbital flight capability. The liability of the FAA is limited to the cost of the permit fees. Some states do not allow limitations of liability, so the above may not apply to you. Void where prohibited. If you do not agree to the terms of this permit, please pack your spacecraft in the original carton and return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. You should have received a copy of the FAA's Suborobital Flight Guidelines along with this permit. If not, please write to: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Suborbital Flight, Box 5050, Washington, DC 31416

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  7. Re:$10 Mil? Peanuts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    "Bush space plan works, and it may, we could well see the commercialization of space"

    You meant militarization, right?

  8. Huh? by dj245 · · Score: 3, Funny
    Xcor Aerospace is not competing in the X-Prize but rather is 'in it to make money'.

    1. Enter Xprise with the goal of not winning prize.
    2. Attain goal of not winning the prize.
    3. ???
    4. Profit!!!
    Well, so far, I think they have succeeded in not winning the prize. If they are really careful, they can perhaps pull a rabbit out of their hat and manage to not win the prize at the last minute, if they really have what it takes. I, for one, will be watching Xcor very closely to see if they do in fact manage to meet their goal of not winning a prize.

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