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ThunderStruck 2010 was Tripoli Indiana's first journey into the uncharted territory of running a regional launch. The launch site as Ash Grove near West Lafayette is big, LDRS-capable big. The launch took place during the weekend of April 10 and 11, 2010. The launch site is a working farm where the remnants of the last corn crop were clearly evident, with over a thousand acres still covered in...[more]
ROC President Wedge Oldham, a veteran of many LDRS and Balls Launches, had steered the ship intro safe harbors after what could be considered a stressful week. Wedge led his teams through wind storms, dumpster fires, the Discovery Science Channel controlling the pace of the launch and too many special requests to count. Like all LDRS launches, there were challenges. The key is how prepared you...[more]
For those that are new to model rocketry, a great place to begin is with a starter set. A starter set provides all the parts needed to create a model rocket and launch it. There are variations on the contents of the available packages; some come with motors, others come with two rockets. Whatever the combination, the starter set is sure to propel one’s interest in model...[more]
Giant Leap Rocketry, Inc. has released its Magna-Frame. It is a composite airframe of high strength, grey vulcanized fiber interlaced with phenolic. There is a proprietary coating inside and out that seals out moisture. It is then high-temperature cured to create a high-strength composite structure. Magna-Frame uses a military-grade vulcanized fiber for extreme strength (you'll know because it...[more]
Black Magic Missile Works has released its third generation Universal Flight Controller with Open System Developer’s Module specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals, small companies and educational institutions that have advanced rocketry programs. The system is fully modular, configurable and programmable, yet is extremely cost effective. It supports flights up to the...[more]
Rocketarium.com announces new 24mm motor retainers. These are compatible with Aerotech, Cesaroni Pro24, and Estes motors.These quality retainers are precision-machined from aluminum and are anodized. This product is made in the USA. The motor retainers are available for immediate purchase.International orders over $100USD only pay $9.95USD in shipping.[more]
Independent video game development studio Prowler Studios announced today the release of Virtual Model Rocketry. The game is a model rocketry simulator that allows players to launch rockets in a 3D environment, complete with varying wind conditions, rocket sizes, engine types and difficulty levels. The use of an accurate physics simulation provides realistic trajectories and the forces that...[more]
Remember the Washigei Reconnaissance Vehicle, that intel-gathering video rocket from the alien Shigei? Things have not been going as smoothly as the alien had expected. Heavenly Hobbies has teamed up with the RESIST! organization to develop the Resistor 224 Planet Defense Weapon for the underground movement. Resistance might not be futile after all! The Resistor 224 is Heavenly Hobbies’...[more]
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