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September 12, 2009 - I Witnessed History Being Made

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September 12, 2009 - I Witnessed History Being Made - 09-13-2009, 01:18 AM


I got an e-mail Friday night, informing me that Armadillo Aerospace would be allowing the public to witness their attempt to win the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge (1st Prize is $1 million). Although I work late at night, and the flights were supposed to take place between 9 and 11 a.m., I decided that I would do my best to witness the event. Fortunately for me, the rain delayed the event until I could arrive, about 2 P.M. I was able to photo and video both qualifying flights. Now, I just need to edit and upload what I have.
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09-13-2009, 01:26 AM


How exciting! I look forward to seeing the pics.
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09-13-2009, 01:49 AM


I'd like to see as well

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09-13-2009, 09:58 AM


I would love to see that...!!!

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09-13-2009, 01:49 PM


Congrats! Linkey please.
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09-13-2009, 05:34 PM


Awesome!

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09-13-2009, 08:13 PM


Pullin up and settin back with a tall cool one.

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09-13-2009, 08:16 PM


I cant wait :)
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09-13-2009, 10:06 PM


Yeah, really. This is a "must see pics" thread...
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09-14-2009, 11:21 AM


I have managed to upload most of the videos and a few of the photos to my YouTube and flickr accounts.

Video:
YouTube: 0756 Leaving the Hanger (Duration: 1:12)

YouTube: 0757 Scorpius Team Rollout (Duration: 2:01)

YouTube: 0759 Setup (Duration: 3:16)

YouTube: 0760 Fueling (Duration: 0:25)

YouTube: 0761 First Qualifying Flight (Duration: 3:06)

YouTube: 0762 Something is Wrong (Duration: 2:20)

YouTube: 0763 Second Qualifying Flight (Duration: 6:36)

YouTube: 0764 65 Celebration (Duration: 6:05)

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flickr: Armadillo Aerospace Qualifying Flights
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09-14-2009, 11:27 AM


too cool richard hey if you winn that million dont forget i had yo back since day one lol
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09-21-2009, 08:52 PM


http://www.space.com/common/media/vi...0916_Armadillo

This is a professionally-produced news video of the Armadillo Aerospace qualifying flight.

Look in the background, above the narrator's right shoulder, at 5:45 to 5:50. Notice the tall guy on the other side of the trailer, behind the rocket, shooting a few photos with his SLR. That's me.
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09-21-2009, 10:22 PM


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http://www.space.com/common/media/vi...0916_Armadillo

This is a professionally-produced news video of the Armadillo Aerospace qualifying flight.

Look in the background, above the narrator's right shoulder, at 5:45 to 5:50. Notice the tall guy on the other side of the trailer, behind the rocket, shooting a few photos with his SLR. That's me.
Very cool. Thanks for the link.

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