Scaled_Composites is an aerospace company founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan. It specializes in designing and building innovative aircraft and spacecraft, often using advanced composite materials. The company is known for its unique approach to engineering, which emphasizes creativity and efficiency. One of its most notable achievements is the development of SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded spacecraft to reach space in 2004. This success paved the way for the commercial spaceflight industry and led to the creation of Virgin Galactic, which aims to provide suborbital space tourism experiences.