The booster section will then separate from the capsule. Pulled by gravity, both will plunge to Earth before parachutes open to coast them back to safety. As usual some of Mr. Bennett's more conventional peers have doubts. Mr. Bennett, as usual, is undeterred. I am not a scientist, but an innovator - a person who gets things done.
Safety is paramount.
Currently in the race are 20 other teams, all battling to win the multi-million prize. To win, Mr. Bennett must do the same trip twice in a fortnight. Each time he will travel as pilot and take two passengers. Nova, a test version of Thunderbird will soon be launched unmanned.