X-Prize Cup Notes

John Cormack over at Armadillo Aerospace put on a nice show for the crowds at the recently-concluded X-Prize Cup event in New Mexico. Their test vehicle was scheduled for three flights, but tipped over after the first landing, causing the remaining two flights to be scrubbed.

• Watch video of the Armadillo test hop.

Also of note was the demonstration of the Rocket Racing League machines -- rockets carrying one pilot designed for high-altitude races. Wish I could have been there!