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Dear X PRIZE Members- <br /><br />As you may know, yesterday, Burt Rutan's Mojave Aerospace Ventures Team successfully reached an altitude of 337,500 feet with Mike Melvill (the pilot) onboard plus ballast (approx. 180 Kg). This flight was deemed by the Judges as a successful first flight for the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE. <br />We have just received official notice from Burt Rutan that SpaceShipOne's second flight (X2) will take place Monday morning, October 4th. Expected flight timeline: <br /><br />* Takeoff at 7am PT<br />* Ignition at 8am PT<br />* Landing at 8:30am PT<br />* Press Conference to announce official Altitude at 10:30am PT <br /><br />The entire flight can be viewed LIVE at www.xprize.org on our global webcast. <br />Please spread the word to your friends. Tune in and help us celebrate the birth of the Personal Spaceflight Revolution! <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Peter H. Diamandis<br />Chairman & FounderX PRIZE Foundation<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />The X PRIZE Foundation wishes to thank our Title Sponsor the ANSARI FAMILY and our Presenting Sponsor CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES. You can view Champ Car's site at www.cart.com <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />...................................................................................................... DONATIONS<br />The mission of the non-profit X PRIZE Foundation is to create a future in which the general public will personally participate in space travel and its benefits. But all of this requires an investment. Be a part of history. Give to the X PRIZE.<br />CLICK HERE to Become a General Member for the low cost of $20<br />CLICK HERE to Become a Senior Associate.<br />CLICK HERE to help the X PRIZE via a secure donation to PayPal! <br />....................................................