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Qu8k - BALLS 20 - Carmack Prize Attempt - High Altitude Rocket On-board Video

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On September 30, 2011 at 11:08am, Derek Deville's Qu8k (pronounced "Quake") launched from the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to an altitude of 121,000' before returning safely to earth. Above 99% of the atmosphere the sky turns black in the middle of the day and the curvature of the earth is clearly visible. (www.youtube.com) More...

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ExCalbr
Victor Engel 0
That dripping plastic at mach 3 was rather interesting. Maybe use a different material next time?
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chicoaggie
Tim Smith 0
That's awesome! Homer Hickam would be proud.
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zormsk
Terry McCormick 0
Unreal what the human mind and spirit can accomplish on a shoestring!
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