On Tuesday, December 2nd, XCOR Aerospace, builder of the 2-seat Lynx rocket-powered suborbital launch vehicle, introduced the Company's General Sales Agent for ticket sales and announced a price that is substantially lower than prices quoted by leading competitors.

XCOR introduced its new partner, a well-known and established travel entrepreneur with extensive experience in high-end adventure travel, who will outline the total Lynx flight experience, from initial screening, to training, and finally, the flight itself. The first commercial Lynx suborbital space flight participant will also attend the conference, a European adventurer who aims to be the first person from his country to make a suborbital flight. Three time shuttle pilot and commander, Col. Rick Searfoss (USAF-Ret) described the Lynx flight experience from the point of view of a test pilot and astronaut. XCOR CEO Jeff Greason and COO Andrew Nelson also attended the event and discussed design features that allow the Lynx to minimize its environmental impact: non-toxic propellants, clean-burning efficient engines, and a fully reusable system. Chris Gilman, Founder and Chief Designer of Orbital Outfitters, a NASA spacesuit contractor (see photo), joined the press conference wearing the special spacesuit to be worn by all who fly aboard the Lynx. Gilman is also a renowned special effects expert who won an Academy Award for the "Cool Suit" climate control system used by actors in heavy costume.

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