Birthdate: June 17, 1943
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Estacada
Burt Rutan is a respected American aerospace engineer and entrepreneur famous for his groundbreaking designs of efficient aircraft and spacecraft. He is known for creating record-breaking planes like Voyager and Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, along with the innovative SpaceShipOne sub-orbital spaceplane. Rutan’s contributions to the aviation industry include popularizing canard configuration and moldless composite construction techniques. With 46 aircraft designs, he has earned multiple awards, cementing his legacy in aerospace design and development.
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