Cheap launch craft...

[aramis]

http://www.gizmag.com/homebuilt-single-person-spacecraft-tested/18816/

Someone on SJG's boards spotted this one... it's too small for me. But, hey... it's a $70K manned rocket! Captain Dunsel, to the stars!

 

[HG_B]

I saw this a few days ago.

Beware the Spacemen from the North!

 

[saundby]

"All went as planned, apart from the fact that the parachute was torn apart due to air drag and didn't fully open."

No worries, could happen to anybody.

"Copenhagen Suborbitals planned the test for last year, though it failed because of a malfunctioning hairdryer, which was used as a heater inside the rocket."

Sweeet.

It's an intriguing hobby project. Manned flight? Not by a long shot. But sending a dummy sure gets the media attention.

If this were that easy, everybody would be doing it. I admire their dedication and chutzpah to get this far, though.