Tag Archives: space

Florida Space Coast visit and launch viewing guide

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Trick

We visited the Florida Space Coast last in November 2024 and had a fantastic experience.  The dates for the trip were drawn up a couple of months in advance of any firm rocket launch expectations, but with the cadence of Falcon … Continue reading →

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HAB flight 4 – “I’m back in the USA…”

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Trick

It’s been five years since my last HAB flight. The payloads have been moved across the world in a shipping container,  grown dust, moved from box to box, and even parts pillaged for other projects.  “hatTrick” and “EAGLE” haven’t broadcast in … Continue reading →

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First high-altitude balloon flight: lots learned

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Trick

What is High Altitude Ballooning (HAB)? Build a computer with a GPS receiver and a radio transmitter, attach it to a big balloon full of helium, and let go.  It rises up into the atmosphere, and as the air gets … Continue reading →

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