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There is also a Canadian X-prize team who is trying to compete for the prize. However, the difference between the american space ship one and the canadian space ship wannabie is that the american design is forward looking, while the canadian design echos back to the Apollo missions. Care to cruse into space on the top of a guided balistic and ride to earth on a parachute? No thanks this chimp will wait for the spaceliners.

~Eric.

Post 1

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 3:57pm

Um, we (the U.S.) already won the contest on 10/4. :)

Post 2

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 7:18pm

oh right, yeah i know but the canadians are still working on their project. they want to use it as a carnaval ride to make them money. You can see the interview with them on the discovery site above.

~E

Post 3

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 - 9:45pm

It is being turned into an annual prize. See http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/10/05/spaceshipone.race.ap/index.html

Post 4

Friday, October 8, 2004 - 5:52am

The discovery channel aired "Black Sky" and it was really great to see these individuals reaching for the stars. I think the most notable moments were when people would say things like "This is an incredible acheivment! This was all done with private dollars and not a shread of help from the governemnt!" The pride and joy on their faces was so evident that it was REALLY inspiring. I would label these people as heros.

http://dsc.discovery.com/schedule/series.jsp?series=24964&gid=13597&channel=DSC

Post 5

Saturday, October 9, 2004 - 12:52pm