Rocket Launch

Adam and I went to a rocket launch last weekend. A friend of ours was working on a rocket design as part of a NASA space grant. You got a sneak peak here.

The rocket launch is held on a farm.

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It is hosted by Rockety of Central Carolina (ROCC).

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Everyone sets up their launch.

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Two kids had their rockets launched at the same time to race.

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And one of the rockets was caught from the sky.

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Not all launches are successful.

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Doctor Who was there.

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An old friend was unexpectedly there with her family.

It was a beautiful, chilly day in January.

Jessica-of-SheekGeek

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