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Starchaser Rocket Capsule Drop Tests Successful

Posted by timothy on from the every-unicorn-survived dept.

thaig writes "Starchaser Industries reports that their NOVA 2 rocket capsule has completed two manned drop-tests from an altitude of 10,000 feet. The capsule was put through a number of manoeuvres during its descent to fully validate the steerable ram-air parachute canopy that made it possible to fly the craft like a glider. Starchaser Industries' Thunderbird project is a contender for the $10 million X-PRIZE. Here's the earlier story."

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  1. first 'TACO IS AN ARSE' post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    well, he is!

  2. YOU FAIL IT! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    1. Re:YOU FAIL IT! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      Failed what, bitch ?

  3. You're wrong by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Actually he's a complete idiot. The arse just isn't enough.

  4. Obligatory /. answer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    YOU FAIL IT !

  5. FLAMEBAIT BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T TOW THE SLASHDOT LINE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    I see your comment got modded as "Flamebait". While I disagree with your proposition, you have to remember that offering any criticism of space exploration will set the mindless Slashbots into a tizzy. Sorry that you have to lose three karma points, but I hope you've learned your lesson.


    Also, for the future, always refer to Microsoft as M$ and never, ever criticize Linux...even though it sucks on the desktop at this point.

  6. Re:More of this is needed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    that's not a flamebait, that's just a really stupid post. You didn't even read the article obviously, they are far from a successful launch. The reason why America does not spend enough money on wellfare and education, is simple: your government spends too much money 'liberating' other people. And they like to keep you dumb, so they can keep their pretty power. Think about it.