VIDEO OF THE WEEK: AMATEUR SPACECRAFTby HazedA man from Brooklyn and his son have sent an amateur spacecraft up to 100 miles, higher than planes fly, and recorded the flight and descent on camera. Using a helium balloon for lift, an iphone for its GPS capabilities, and a styrofoam capsule to keep all the bits together, the pair launched their ship in August. You can see a news report here. |