SpaceShipTwo and VMS Eve before unveil.
SpaceShipTwo and VMS (Virgin Mothership) Eve seen before the unveil. Representing state-of-the-art environmentally sensitive industrial development in their use of carbon composite materials technology, WK2 is powered by four of the most powerful and efficient commercial jet engines available: Pratt and Whitney PW308A engines.
SpaceShipOne will be powered by a unique hybrid rocket motor that is currently being developed.
December 7, 2009 5:48 PM PST
Photo by: Mark Greenber