Privately-funded, 'open-source' rocket lifts off (photos)

by Andy Smith  |  June 7, 2011  |  Image 13 of 16

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The test capsule did receive some heavy damage but was intact.

Photo credit: Bo Tornvig

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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!
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15th Jun 2011
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