SpaceShipOne HMH

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What is an institution?

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An institution is an organization that has a particular focus or goal.

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What is physics?

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Physics is the scientific study of matter and energy.

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Who is Stinemetze?

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Stinemetze is a project engineer at Scaled Composites who created a spacecraft that helped develop the private spaceflight industry.

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What does it mean if something ignited?

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If something ignited, it caught fire or exploded.

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What is exhaust?

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Exhaust is the gas that comes out of an engine as a waste product.

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What is the main goal of SpaceShipOne?

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The main goal of SpaceShipOne was to demonstrate the feasibility of private spaceflight.

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What is a spacecraft?

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A spacecraft is a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

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What is aeronautical engineering?

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Aeronautical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of aircraft.

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What is the significance of private spaceflight?

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Private spaceflight allows non-governmental organizations to explore space, reducing costs and increasing innovation.

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What does it mean to develop a technology?

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To develop a technology means to create or improve a system or device to solve problems or meet needs.