Virgin Mothership Eve, designed by Burt Rutan and financed by Richard Branson, approaches the Wittman Field site of the Experimental Aircraft Association Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2009. Eve is designed to reach an altitude of 50,000 feet (15.5 km) and release Space Ship Two, which will transport passengers to space at 361,00 feet (110 km) in the future. The plane is part of Sir Richard Branson's efforts to create a space tourism industry. Eve made a triumphant arrival at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 for its world public debut.[Agencies]