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Mojave, California: Rotary Rocket Roton and Space Ship One Replica

At the Mojave Air and Spaceport in Legacy Park there is a permanent outdoor display of the Rotary Rocket Roton, a reusable spacecraft that never made it to space. Also see a SpaceShipOne replica -- the ship that did make it to space.

Mojave Spaceport

Address:
Airport Blvd., Mojave, CA
Directions:
Mojave Air & Spaceport. Hwy CA 58 to Airport Blvd. then follow Airport Blvd to the end of the road at the Control Tower. The park is on your left.
Hours:
Always visible. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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Mojave Air and Space Port.

Rotary Rocket Roton and Space Ship One Replica

The Space Port is closed Sundays but you can walk the small park. There's a Star Trek insignia in front.

[Nicole, 04/10/2019]

Rotary Rocket.

Rotary Rocket Roton and Space Ship One Replica

Not a lot to see, but still nice to pay tribute to some of the earlier attempts at independent spaceflight. You can still see the shadow of Rotary Rocket's now-removed logo on one of the hangars nearby.

[BR, 10/08/2011]

Rotary Rocket Roton.

Rotary Rocket Roton and Space Ship One Replica

At the Mojave Air and Spaceport in Legacy Park is the Rotary Rocket Roton, and a Space Ship One replica. Both spacecraft were built by Scaled Composites.

[David Kamada, 05/20/2011]

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