Starchaser Plans Test Drop

cwalkden writes "Everybody's favourite amateur rocketman, Steve Bennett has unveiled his new space capsule that he hopes will get him one step closer to the edge of space. This one is due to undergo a test descent (with Steve inside) in Arizona. Earlier versions of Steve's capsules included one made with a cement mixer and some old joysticks." Our previous story was in 2001.

Comments

TV Land?

[blackmonday]

Why do I have the sudden longing to watch a McGyver re-run?

Science lovers

[mao che minh]

It is amazing how passionate some people are about science (especially astronomy). It takes a brave and inquisitive person to take the time to not only develop such a vessel, but to also test it.

I earnestly wanted to share in this man's interest, but that "free underwear vouchers" ad in the right hand column got me......distracted. Figleaves.com baby.

In the words of Gus Grissom...

[HotNeedleOfInquiry]

"Spam in a can"

Are you sure this isn't a prt of Jackass II?

[Geekonomical]

The article says He will have an extra parachute strapped to his back and a large knife inside the capsule - just in case he has to get out in a hurry. This sure sounds like Jackass II or Fear Factor on steroids to me :))

YESS!!

[kingkade]

This one is due to undergo a test descent (with Steve inside) in Arizona.

i got dibs on his stereo and leather jacket.

Re:YESS!!

[ArsonSmith]

You make it sound difficult or something. I mean it's not rocket science.

Cement mixer and some old joysticks

[raskchanky]

Sweet! Nothing inspires confidence in your homemade spacecraft like listing the garage-sale parts it was built from. I'm betting he's got a few toilet paper tubes in there somewhere too, most likely as part of the exhaust system.

Re:Cement mixer and some old joysticks

[UniverseIsADoughnut]

"" Sweet! Nothing inspires confidence in your homemade spacecraft like listing the garage-sale parts it was built from. I'm betting he's got a few toilet paper tubes in there somewhere too, most likely as part of the exhaust system.""

true, but hey it's what he wants to do. Some people are born to be a Darwin award winner, others work at it real hard. I think he is the latter. The question is who will get first post submitting this one to the awards people.

IRAQI MILITARY DEFENSE

[Anonymous Coward]

USA (Cheuters) "Abu Kabashi a.k.a. Steve Bennett, a secret Iraqi agent, launched himself in a kamikaze against USA. The missile hit the White House, killing two bodyguards and an unidentified woman. It was carrying a homemade anthrax warhead, but Mr. President George Walker Bush saved his life due a high alcohol level.

In other news, CmdrTamaco announces that a dupe of the April Fool's day, making provoking anguish among various Slashdot readers."

I SUPPORT MY TROOPS AND MY PRESIDENT SON!

Go Russia

[Anonymous Coward]

Glad to see russia is back in the space game

Re:Oh boy...

[orius_khan]

BBC's site is already under big load with that war stuff now with slashdot I don't know if there severs can take it.

Yeah, good thinking. You better mirror the story for them here on Slashdot... Those little independent newspaper sites don't stand a chance against the onslaught of /.'ers...

Why wait till the last minute?

[countach]

Give him a Darwin award now, while he's still alive to enjoy it!

Hmmm... sounds familiar

[jonfromspace]

Dot Com Boom:
Step 1: Build Website

Step 2: ??????

Step 3: Profit!

Upcoming Space Boom:
Step 1: Build Homemade Rocket

Step 2: ??????

Step 3: Death!

Re:Hmmm... sounds familiar

[use_compress]

Step 2 is to let someone else pay you $20 Million pilot the craft. Mod parent up!

Illudium Pew-36 Explosive Space Modulator

[Esion Modnar]

Where was the boom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom!

Mystery Science Limerick 3000

[Michael.Forman]

there once was a man-made rocket
that was built with funds out of pocket
three were shot into space
and vanished without trace
the hatch they forgot to lock it

Michael.