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| SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History (2008) |
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Sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke writes foreword for SpaceShipOne [more] |
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Video interviews on Wave Street Authors Show, AM Arizona, and BookTV [watch] |
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"Magic in the Mojave" a review in Air & Space | Smithsonian [read] |
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Review of SpaceShipOne by Alan Boyle makes front page of MSNBC.com [read] |
For more about SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History, including events, click [here].
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| Burt Rutan's Race to Space (2011) |
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Burt Rutan's Race to Space: The Magician of Mojave and His Flying Innovations, with a foreword by astronaut Mike Melvill [full cover] [more details] |
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Click [here] for news and reviews |
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Learn about the design of SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo [more] |
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See photos from the official unveiling of SpaceShipTwo [more] |
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| Praise for Burt Rutan's Race to Space |
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"With Burt Rutan’s Race to Space, Dan Linehan tells the dramatic story of Burt Rutan’s pioneering aviation work that has included building a racing biplane, the X Prize-winning SpaceShipOne and Voyager, the first airplane to fly around the world.
"Linehan gives Rutan the credit he is due as one of the architects of twenty-first century private space travel. As he did with his earlier book, SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History, Linehan also shows himself to be an engaging writer who combines scientific know-how with behind-the-scenes reporting that makes Rutan’s Race read like an adventure story."
—Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft
and co-winner of the Ansari X PRIZE
"I am honored indeed to have been asked to pen this foreword for Dan’s book. This book is an accurate history of Burt Rutan and his brilliant career. When you, the reader, have read these words and enjoyed the more than two hundred photos included in it, you will have a very complete knowledge of Burt’s almost unbelievable technical capabilities and of his fanatical sense of how technology can be used to change and improve aerospace, including some things that weren’t meant to fly at all."
—from the foreword by Mike Melvill, SpaceShipOne
test pilot and first commercial astronaut
"Dan has done a fabulous job of describing the incredible journey of one of the most accomplished aircraft designers of all time, Burt Rutan. If you weren’t impressed by Burt before now, you certainly will be after reading this absolutely fascinating story of the incredible journey of Burt Rutan—from a young model airplane champion to legendary aircraft designer among the ranks of Douglas, Heinemann, Lockheed, and Kelly Johnson.
"I personally read it from one end to the other and loved it. This is a book you will read from cover to cover without being able to put it down. What a fascinating story of the aircraft designer of our time, Burt Rutan. His accomplishments as an aircraft designer and builder revolutionized the way airplanes are made.
"Way to go Dan Linehan for creating a mesmerizing collection of stories!"
—Robert “Hoot” Gibson, Top Gun pilot
and 5-time Space Shuttle astronaut
“In Burt Rutan’s Race to Space, Dan Linehan takes you inside the world of Burt Rutan, providing insights as to why Burt’s been successful attacking some of aviation’s greatest challenges. When it comes to the sky, Burt knows no boundaries. He is always reaching beyond normal expectations. This book will help you understand what makes Burt tick. It answers the ‘why and how’ behind many of his designs and innovations.”
—Tom Poberezny, chairman of EAA
AirVenture and former EAA president
“Burt Rutan’s Race to Space gives a wonderfully revealing glimpse into the mind of an aerospace genius. I got to know Burt well as he and his team competed for and ultimately won the $10M Ansari X PRIZE with SpaceShipOne. Burt’s innovative spirit and out-of-the-box thinking helped open the door to space travel for not just him but for all of us.”
—Peter H. Diamandis, MD, X PRIZE Foundation
chairman/CEO and Space Adventures co-founder
“Dan Linehan has produced an amazing narrative clearly explaining the technical evolution of how Burt Rutan founded two small aerospace companies that eventually lead to the capture the 10 million dollar X-prize awarded to the first company to shoot a manned, privately-funded spacecraft into outerspace twice within two weeks. I know. I was the lead structural analyst for Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne and witness to SpaceShipOne's construction, operation, and ultimate success. And now, the next generation SpaceShipTwo is designed to take passengers like you and me there.
"If you long to someday visit space yourself, Burt Rutan’s Race to Space is a must read. It very accurately captures the early evolution of space travel that will someday be as common place as airline travel is today.”
—Dan Kreigh, senior structural engineer
at Scaled Composites and IFO inventor
“Burt will always be remembered as a visionary aircraft designer, his unique configurations a testament to his genius. However, a more subtle but undoubtedly key part of his success is his ability to make his unique visions resonate in those around him. If Burt’s only contribution were ideas he couldn’t communicate, he’d have executed on a couple and vanished into the background. His true genius is his capability to excite others, to make them believe in the unimaginable and to lead them on an unapologetic search for the unique. This book is sure to bring the reader along on that quest by detailing the unique concepts and the amazing stories behind them.”
—Matt Stinemetze, SpaceShipOne project engineer
and SpaceShipTwo program project manager
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| News & Reviews for Burt Rutan's Race to Space |
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| • | "Private-Sector Space Age Turns 7" from Cosmic Log in MSNBC by Alan Boyle [read] |
| • | "A 'Must Read' for Fans of Burt Rutan’s Innovative Designs" in Airplanista by Dan Pimentel [read] |
| • | "Burt Rutan’s Race to Space — Book Review" from Travel for Aircraft in Seattle Post-Intelligencer by Joseph May [read] |
| • | "Burt Rutan’s Race to Space: A Primer for Things to Come" in Universe Today by Jason Rhian [read] |
| • | "Over the Transom: Burt Rutan's Race to Space" in The Internet Review of Books [read] |
| • | "Burt Rutan's Race to Space Available Now at EAA" in EAA News |
| • | "Space Case: Local author Dan Linehan’s new book explores the galaxy of private space travel" in the Monterey County Weekly [read] |
| • | "Book chronicles 'Race to Space'" in Monterey County Herald [read] |
| • | "P.G. writer takes a closer look at aerospace legend" in Carmel Pine Cone [read] |
| • | "Xpress Reviews—First Look at New Books, August 19, 2011" in Library Journal [read] |
| • | "Review: Burt Rutan’s Race to Space" in The Space Review [read] |
| • | "Book Review: Book captures sense of Rutan's aviation genius" in North County Times [read] |
| • | "Book Review: Burt Rutan’s Race to Space – The Magician of Mojave and His Flying Innovations
" for the Coalition for Space Exploration by Leonard David [read] |
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Dan and Harrison Ford, speakers at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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6/6/19 (Thr)
Presenting about SpaceShipOne for Experimental Aircraft Association, Livermore, CA |
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10/14/18 (Sun)
Facilitator for Climate Reality Presentation Boot Camp, San Francisco, CA [more] |
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12/3/17 (Sun)
Facilitator for Climate Reality Presentation Boot Camp, San Francisco, CA [more] |
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5/13/17 (Sat)
Facilitator for Climate Reality Presentation Boot Camp, San Mateo, CA [more] |
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4/4/17 (Tue)
Presenting "Critical Thinking and Climate Change" for Hartnell College, Salinas, CA |
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11/15/16 (Tue)
Presenting "Critical Thinking and Climate Change" for Hartnell College, Salinas, CA |
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11/7/16 (Mon)
Climate change presentation to Students for a Sustainable Stanford, Stanford University |
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11/1/16 (Tue)
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change" for California State University, Monterey Bay |
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10/26/16 (Wed)
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change" for Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA |
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10/7/16 (Fri)
Presenting "Climate Change Adventures between South and North Poles" for Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, CA |
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4/20/16 (Wed) Earth Day
Climate Reality Project for California State University, Monterey Bay |
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1/21/16 (Thr)
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change" for Cannery Row Rotary Club, Monterey, CA |
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11/17/15 (Tue)
Presenting "Critical Thinking and Climate Change" for Hartnell College, Salinas, CA |
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11/4/15 (Wed)
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change" for Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA |
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10/22/15 (Thr)
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change" for California State University, Monterey Bay |
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10/21/15 (Wed) 7:30 pm
Presenting "Severe Weather from Climate Change” for the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Palo Alto, CA [more] |
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4/22/15 (Wed) Earth Day
Climate Reality Project for California State University, Monterey Bay |
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3/3/15 (Tue) 3 pm
Presenting "Climate Change and Taking Action" for California State University, Monterey Bay |
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2/20/15 (Fri) 1:45 pm
Presenting "Adventures of Story and Art" for Art Careers Academy of Monterey High School, CA
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11/26/12 (Mon) 2:15 pm
Global warming lecture for Cal. State U. Monterey Bay |
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10/22/12 (Mon) 2 pm
Global warming lecture for Cal. State U. Monterey Bay |
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9/19/12 (Wed) 12:20 pm
SpaceShipOne and New Space talk for the Kiwanis Club of Monterey, CA |
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9/13/12 (Thr) 11:40 am
Creative writing lecture for Art Careers Academy at Monterey High School |
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9/6/12 (Thr) 2:00 pm
Creative writing lecture for International School of Monterey |
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8/8/12 (Wed) 2:30 pm
Plastic bag and pollution presentation the Carmel Foundation, Carmel, CA |
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7/24/12 (Tue) 6-7 pm
Plastic bag and pollution presentation at Eco Carmel, Carmel, CA |
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6/12/12 (Tue) 6:30 pm
"SpaceShipOne and What's Next" for EAA Chapter 499, Santa Maria, CA |
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5/30/12
Marine debris presentation for Stevenson School (3rd & 4th grades) at Carmel Beach |
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5/4/12
Plastic pollution presentation at Learning for Life Charter School (HS) |
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9/24/11 (Sat) 10 am - Noon
Climate change awareness walk for 350.org, Monterey, CA [more] |
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8/23/11 (Tue) 7-8 am
Commercial space presentation for Rotary Club, Monterey, CA |
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8/7/11 (Sun) 3-5 pm
Burt Rutan's Race to Space booksigning at The Works, Pacific Grove, CA
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7/25/11 - 7/30/11
Booksignings and presentations for Burt Rutan's Race to Space and SpaceShipOne at EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI [more] |
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7/23/11 (Sat) 12-4 pm
Rutan's Race to Space booksigning at Local Authors Live!, a benefit for local libraries, Carmel, CA [more] |
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7/18/11 (Mon) 5-8 pm
Rutan's Race to Space booksigning at Barnes & Noble, Palmdale, CA [more] |
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7/16/11 (Sat) 6-9 pm
Rutan's Race to Space booksigning at the San Diego Space Society's Space Travelers Emporium, San Diego, CA [more] |
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4/19/11
"Paper Bags, Plastic Bags, and the Third Party Candidate" for Sustainable Carmel, Carmel, CA
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3/31/11
"Plastic Pollution and Solutions" for American Cetacean Society at Stanford University's Hopkins
Marine Station, Pacific Grove, CA |
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3/5/11
"SpaceShipOne and What’s to Come" at the Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, CA
[more] |
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2/26/11
"Plastic Pollution and Solutions" for Ventana Wildlife Society at Discovery Center in Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur |
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2/5/11
"Plastic Pollution and Solutions" at Monterey Bay Aquarium |
Events for SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History from 2008 to 2011 [here] |
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| A yellow submarine exploration of Monterey Bay aboard the Antipodes [watch] |
| Interviews about Dan's book, SpaceShipOne, and writing career: Wave Street Author Series [watch], Book TV on C-SPAN2 [watch], and AM Arizona [watch] |
| The Intergalactic Adventures of Professor Murk, a spec screenplay for an enviro-themed, animated TV series [watch]
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| Other Stories |
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| • | Yo La Tengo (photo in Relix) |
| • | "Space Case," a last chance to see the Space Shuttle from the ground and other things spacey [read] |
| • | "Roger Waters Builds and Tears Down Pink Floyd’s The Wall," a concert review [story and videos] |
| • | "Abroad View," a letter from my 6th trip to the Middle East [read] |
| • | Poetry reading and discussion at the International School of Monterey for Poetry Month on 4/28/10 |
| • | Clint Eastwood's Bird in "Soaring Talent" [read] |
| • | Reading for Litquake Lit Crawl in San Francisco on 10/17/09 [more] |
| • | Reading with Barbara Mossberg for The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium at the East Village Coffee Lounge, Monterey, on 12/9/08 [more] |
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