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Armadillos in space The X-Prize entry from Armadillo Aerospace is coming along nicely. They’ve carried out a helicopter drop test. They’ve acquired a Russian space suit – sans gloves so far – from eBay. They’ve got the landing legs sorted. Most importantly, they have finally sourced more high purity 50% Hydrogen Peroxide. They are still having difficulties convincing the manufacturer (FMC) to sell them the hi-test rocket fuel grade. Nonetheless, this lets them continue the engine test series so they can solve problems identified in an earlier firing.
Armadillo Aerospace was created by John Carmack, one of the founders of Id Software. If you want to support private enterprise in space, buy their games! Of course, since they are the creators of such titles as “Wolfenstein”, “Doom” and “Quake”, you probably have already done so.
X-Prize entry under construction
Photo: Courtesy Armadillo Aerospace
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