Home-built rocket climbs to 121,000 feet in 92 seconds
Derek Deville's Qu8k rocket launched from Black Rock Desert in Nevada on September 30 was an attempt to win John Carmack's 100kft Micro Prize (ddeville.com)
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Launched from Black Rock Desert in Nevada on September 30 in an attempt to win John Carmack's 100kft Micro Prize, Derek Deville's home-built Qu8k rocket reached an altitude of 121,000 feet (36.8 km) after 92 seconds flight ... and captured some excellent video footage along the way.
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