A Flight into Space

I am back from a much enjoyed vacation. While I was out an exciting leap into privatized space flight took place.

SpaceShipOne piloted by Mike Melvill flew into the edge of space, over 62 miles in altitude and leaving the Earth's atmosphere, then returning to earth safely.

Space.com has put together a variety of great articles about this historic event. Additionally, they have a image gallery showing the history of flight from the Wright Brothers to Mike Melvill's flight this weekend.