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Lunar Lander Competitor Scores First Flight

October 20th, 2006
Author Leonard David

» Lunar Lander Competitor Scores First Flight

Armadillo Aerospace appears to have successfully lofted its Lunar Lander Challenge rocket on its first leg of a two-step vertical takeoff and landing contest at the Wirefly X Prize Cup held here at Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The vehicle rose high above desert landscape, hovered high in the air, then moved over to another landing spot. Initial reports suggest all went well.

The vehicle is now being refueld for a repeat performance as part of a a Level 1 contest to win a $350,000 prize purse.

Stay tuned for more rip roaring reports on Armadillo’s reflight into Wirefly X Prize Cup history.