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On Monday July 28th, 2008 the completed WhiteKnight 2 aircraft was unveiled to the public and the press by Scaled Composites and Virgin Galactic. The first of its kind, this twin hulled, all composite aircraft will carry SpaceShip 2 to 50,000 feet. Upon altitude SpaceShip 2 will drop off and then ignite its rocket motor to propel 6 Virgin Galactic passengers into outer space. The photo gallery below depicts the roots of WK2 in its design and original aircraft WhiteKnight 1. Construction of all composite material make this aircraft light, maneuverable and strong.
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