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Self-taught rocket scientist plans launch to test flat Earth theory
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:11 am
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:11 am
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“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.” The rocket, which Hughes aims to reach an altitude of 1,800ft (550 metres) over California, will be launched from the back of a converted motorhome purchased from Craigslist. It is sponsored by a flat Earth research group, and Hughes plans a subsequent trip to try and observe the flatness of the Earth for himself. Speaking about the risks of the flight, Hughes said: “It’s scary as hell, but none of us are getting out of this world alive.” Hughes’ website describes him as “the only man to design, build and launch himself in a rocket” – he previously flew in his own rocket in 2014, as this footage shows.
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Hughes has spent $20,000 (£15,000) building the steam-powered rocket in his spare time, and will be livestreaming the launch over the internet. The self-described daredevil says he switched his focus to rockets after twice breaking his back doing stunt jumps in car
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Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:13 am to RedRifle
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“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.”
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:15 am to RedRifle
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Hughes has spent $20,000 (£15,000) building the steam-powered rocket
Steam powered? That doesn't sound like the kind of propulsion you'd need to get high enough for his purposes does it? I mean if NASA could have been launching rockets with water instead of more expensive chemical fuel this whole time, it seems like they probably would have.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:19 am to RedRifle
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The rocket, which Hughes aims to reach an altitude of 1,800ft (550 metres) over California, will be launched from the back of a converted motorhome purchased from Craigslist.
I laughed and lost.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:21 am to RedRifle
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1,800ft (550 metres)
I can’t even see the curvature of your mom from that high.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:21 am to RedRifle
If he can't see China from that height, will he change his mindset?
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:22 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.”
Lol. This guy seems a little off his rocker.
I'm curious as to what his definition of "science" is.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:23 am to RedRifle
I cant wait to watch this idiot be removed by darwin
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:23 am to RedRifle
This will not end well.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:26 am to RedRifle
As I read the article, in the back of my head, I was hoping he would be in the rocket when it launched.
He gone
He gone
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:26 am to RedRifle
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The rocket, which Hughes aims to reach an altitude of 1,800ft (550 metres) over California
Lol. I flew my drone up to 500m yesterday (I’m out in the middle of nowhere). Seems like this would be a much cheaper solution.
Or just go up a mountain. I’m sure there are a few in Cali that are higher than 550m.
This post was edited on 11/22/17 at 8:29 am
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:30 am to RedRifle
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The rocket, which Hughes aims to reach an altitude of 1,800ft (550 metres) over California, will be launched from the back of a converted motorhome purchased from Craigslist
umm...why did he just buy an airline ticket?
this story should tell you all you need to know about flat earthers
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:32 am to RedRifle
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:34 am to RedRifle
He won't be able to see the ice wall at that hight.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:35 am to TaderSalad
That guy is toast!
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:35 am to GEAUXT
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umm...why did he just buy an airline ticket?
Because airlines install fisheye windows to make the earth look round. It’s all part of the conspiracy man.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:36 am to RedRifle
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“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.”
This post was edited on 11/22/17 at 8:37 am
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:36 am to RedRifle
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“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.”
This is going to go really well
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:45 am to RedRifle
I was on a mountain in Palm springs yesterday that was 8900 ft up, couldn't he have just done that?
Posted on 11/22/17 at 8:50 am to RedRifle
So what is his plan when his high speed rocket crashes into the dome?
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