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Masten Space Systems Announces X Prize Cup Sponsorship
Santa Clara CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2005 Masten Space Systems has announced that it has become an Official Partner of the 2005 Countdown to the X Prize Cup, which will be held in Las Cruces, New Mexico, from October 6th through the 9th. "We share the X Prize Cup's vision of making space a place that people can expect to travel to in their lifetime", said David Masten, CEO of Masten Space Systems. "We are helping realize that vision by building extremely affordable suborbital launch services. We're putting the cost of microgravity research into the 'bake sale' range." The X Prize Cup is an annual event in the spirit of the largest action-packed spectator events such as Grand Prix Racing and The America's Cup. This year's Countdown to the X Prize Cup is the ultimate venue for the entire family to watch and learn about the next generation of vehicles that will take the rest of us to space. The X Prize Cup will be held October 6th - 9th in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, New Mexico. Tens of thousands of people will come to see racing taken to new heights as industry leaders conduct test-flights, engine firings, aircraft fly-ins and much more. While at the X Prize Cup event, Masten Space Systems will display its new engines, discuss test results, and provide flight profile details. Interested customers are encouraged to stop by the Masten Space Systems tent to discuss mission profiles and fundraising options. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Masten Space Systems X Prize Cup SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Nuclear Space Technology at Space-Travel.com
XCOR To Fly EZ-Rocket At X Prize Cup Countdown
Mojave CA (SPX) Aug 19, 2005XCOR Aerospace has announced that the company will conduct multiple flight tests of the EZ-Rocket during the weekend of October 6-9 at the inaugural Countdown to the X Prize Cup in New Mexico. |
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