Friday, March 2, 2012

Month in Space: February 2012 - Slideshows and Picture Stories

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Earth hangs in the background of this picture showing Armadillo Aerospace's ballute - a re-entry system that's a cross between a balloon and a parachute. The photo was taken by a camera mounted on Armadillo's STIG-A III test rocket, which was launched from New Mexico's Spaceport America on Jan. 28. The rocket rose to a height of about 50 miles (80 kilometers) during the test flight.

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