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White Knight

The sole Scaled Composites White Knight Model 318 carrier aircraft took SpaceShipOne aloft for Flight 66L/17P on October 4, 2004 and released it at 47,100 feet for the prize-winning powered flight. It retired after its final flight to Everett, Washington, in 2014.

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WhiteKnightWhite Knight OneTier One mothership
Name
White Knight
Status
retired

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The sole Scaled Composites White Knight Model 318 carrier aircraft took SpaceShipOne aloft for Flight 66L/17P on October 4, 2004 and released it at 47,100 feet for the prize-winning powered flight. It retired after its final flight to Everett, Washington, in 2014.
First Flight Date
2002-08-01
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July 17, 2026 at 03:58:58 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 03:58:58 UTC

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White Knight WhiteKnight White Knight One Tier One mothership
Vehicle Code
Model 318