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Our Goal Is To Show That You Can Develop A Robust, Safe Manned Space Program And Do It At An Extremely Low Cost.
-Burt Rutan
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Our Goal Is To Show That You
Burt Rutan
Our Goal Is To Show That You Can Develop A Robust, Safe Manned Space Program And Do It At An Extremely Low Cost.
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