The #RutanVoyager landed at #EdwardsAirForceBase in California on #ThisDayInHistory in 1986. The unique craft, designed by famed engineer #BurtRutan, was piloted by brother #DickRutan & #JeanaYeager, and successfully flew non-stop around the world without stopping or refueling.

d335 the OG canard | pen marker quick sketch * #avgeek #canard #ultralight #sketch #planesketch #plane #burtrutan

A breathtaking view of Earth's curvature from SpaceShipOne, the first private manned spacecraft to reach space. The image shows the spacecraft's wing and rocket nozzle against the backdrop of the planet, with the Southern California coast visible in the distance. This suborbital flight, reaching over 62 miles, marked a pivotal moment in private space exploration.

Astronomy Picture from 25/06/2004

Planet Earth from SpaceShipOne

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040625.html


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#CeJourLà #OnThisDay - Le 23 décembre 1986, après 9 jours 3 min 44 s de vol, le « Voyager », avion dessiné par #BurtRutan boucle le premier tour du monde sans escale et sans ravitaillement. Découvrez-en + sur la construction amateur des Rutan #VariEze ➡️📽️ youtu.be/EfYIDie2ve8 #Avgeek