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Third time was the charm as a lunar lander craft built by Armadillo Aerospace flew again today - a second attempt for the day at snaring $350,000 in NASA prize money for an innovative vertical takeoff and landing craft.
The unofficial flight time of 1 minute 35 seconds was recorded…with the vehicle seemingly landing right on target on a landing pad.
Early looks at the craft seem to suggest it is okay and ready for refuel and reflight back to its original landing pad. That has to happen in order to grab the NASA cash prize.
The craft also flew on Friday, but sustained damage on touchdown, forcing the Armadillo team to do rapid, overnight repairs for the flights today.
