The Heat-1X rocket, shown here in flight, was actually supposed to reach a height of 16km (10 miles) but the flight was cut short when the rocket began to veer to one side. No reason was known.
Photo credit: Thomas Pedersen
Privately-funded, 'open-source' rocket lifts off (photos)
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RE: Privately Funded Rocket
"According to the New Scientist, the firm built the rocket for around $70,000"
Just think, NASA could have done this with $700,000,000.00 free taxpayer dollars!
Just think, NASA could have done this with $700,000,000.00 free taxpayer dollars!
Posted by bb_apptix
15th Jun 2011