History was made this morning as SpaceShipOne unofficially completed the requirements of the X Prize today, becoming the first private spacecraft to go to space twice within two weeks. Pilot (er, Astronaut) Brian Binnie took the spacecraft up to an altitude of 368,000 feet (112 km) and enjoyed the dazzling view of Earth from space for a few minutes before gliding his way down to the Mojave airport.

Truly amazing to watch. Space travel for the masses is on its way.