Fri, Aug 15, 2014
Full-scale Lynx Mockup On Display At Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival
XCOR Aerospace presented its XCOR Lynx spacecraft full scale model as part of the Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival 2014, at the Monterey Jet Center Wednesday. Dubbed a “Space Corvette” by Popular Mechanics, Lynx is a two-seat, fully reusable spaceplane designed to rocket XCOR customers to the edge of space in five minutes. Piloted by NASA Space Shuttle Commander Rick Searfoss, Lynx is currently under construction at the XCOR hangar in Mojave, California.
Participants in the festivities were able to "step into Lynx and experience firsthand what life will be like 62 miles above Earth.” said XCOR representative Greg Claxton. Lynx engineers are present to discuss the spacecraft and answer any questions participants may have.
Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival founder, Gordon McCall, noted that the event’s deep links with aviation history led to collaboration with XCOR Aerospace. “This is truly a first in the intersection between the future of space exploration and luxury automobiles. It’s the natural next step for us. As the first to merge both aviation and automotive into one event at Monterey Car Week, we are honored to reach new heights with XCOR.”
“As the sports car of spacecraft, XCOR Lynx is being built with the same care and craftsmanship found under the hoods of the best cars here this week.” added Claxton. “That itself is a revolution in design.”
(Image provided by XCOR)
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