Governor Richardson Enthusiastically Unveils First Rocket
Racing Aircraft
Governor Bill Richardson flew into Las Cruces airport Friday to
participate in the XPrize Cup activities by unveiling the first
Rocket Racing League aircraft. After awarding the Rocket Racing
naming contest winner Mike Higgins his prize, a leather flight
jacket, the Governor did not waste any time letting the media know
exactly how he feels about space exploration.
Klyde Morris Creator Seeks To Inspire Future Space
Explorers
"Space flight is as much about inspiration as it is about
exploration."
So says Wes Oleszweski, creator of Klyde Morris, the only ant in
aviation, and founder of "Dr. Zooch's Rockets," a model
rocket kit manufacturing company.
Company Completes Round Of Tests On 1,500 Lb Thrust
LOX/Kerosene Engine
XCOR Aerospace has announced completion of a successful round of
tests on its 1,500 lb thrust liquid oxygen and kerosene powered
rocket engine. The model XR-4K14 engine is a prototype of the
engine that will be used to power the Mark One Rocket Racer. The
tests (similar to the one pictured below for a different
powerplant) took place at the Mojave Spaceport, located 90 miles
north of the city of Los Angeles, California.
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