Mike Melvill Biography

Mike Melvill made international headlines in June 2004 when he flew SpaceShipOne at Mach 3 beyond the Earth's atmosphere soaring into space. In what was perhaps the most exciting private aerospace endeavor since Lindbergh s transatlantic flight in 1927 Melvill and designer Burt Rutan demonstrated that space travel is now open to private enterprise and within reach of ordinary citizens. Considered one of the best pilots in the world according to Popular Science Melvill also is the Vice President and General Manager of Scaled Composites one of the most aggressive aerospace research companies in the world. In fall 2004 Melvill and fellow Scaled Composites pilot Brian Binnie each guided SpaceShipOne into sub-orbit winning the $10 million X Prizethe international competition established to jump start commercial space travel. Michael Melvill is a true American hero filled with courage determination and genuine bravery. His passion and comfort in front of an audience earned him a standing ovation. He is a remarkable individual. PROMAX & BDA

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