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Offline clerick

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"Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« on: October 18, 2011, 11:45:57 PM »
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Offline MK-84

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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2011, 11:50:24 PM »
 :huh

WOW!!
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2011, 12:01:41 AM »
That was spectacular.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2011, 12:03:46 AM »
Unbelievable footage. Maybe I was to stunned to notice but did anyone see if the speed was posted in the video?
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Offline clerick

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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2011, 12:12:16 AM »
Quote from: chaser on October 19, 2011, 12:03:46 AM
Unbelievable footage. Maybe I was to stunned to notice but did anyone see if the speed was posted in the video?

Sort of, they mention at one point that it takes 92 seconds to get to 121k with 15+g's and 3,200 fps (2182mph). I'm assuming that those are max numbers since 121k in 92 seconds would be an average speed of 1315fps or 896mph.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2011, 12:19:47 AM »
Quote from: clerick on October 19, 2011, 12:12:16 AM
Sort of, they mention at one point that it takes 92 seconds to get to 121k with 15+g's and 3,200 fps (2182mph). I'm assuming that those are max numbers since 121k in 92 seconds would be an average speed of 1315fps or 896mph.


Thanks! Like I said I think I was a little to amazed by the video to notice  :rofl :

Those are some impressive numbers. I shot model rockets before but the biggest one I've ever shot was about 18" 2 stage rocket that made it about 5k up. I think I have some work to do before I get to 121k  :noid
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2011, 04:45:53 PM »
Now that was cool!  :aok
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011, 04:49:35 PM »
Great stuff. Would be interested in the cost incurred along with time involved.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2011, 09:15:10 PM »
Very impressive.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011, 10:01:24 PM »
Quote from: Shuffler on October 19, 2011, 04:49:35 PM
Great stuff. Would be interested in the cost incurred along with time involved.
Its probably the cheapest and quickest anyone has ever gotten that high, except for maybe Towlie.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2011, 10:01:31 PM »
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2011, 10:02:49 PM »
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2011, 10:15:08 PM »
UFO @ 3:55  :noid
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2011, 07:30:13 AM »
IIRC They don't qualify for the Carmack 100k prize because they didn't use GPS as per that prize's rules.

Actually that could be a follow up shot.  Their previous one disqualified from contest used a 3D printed cam shield that melted during flight.
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Re: "Model" rocket hits 121,000 feet
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 11:14:05 AM »
That is just under 23 miles up. What is the minimum height for low earth orbit? Just curious.
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