Launched Android Figurine into "Space" .. kinda.

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Big launch day tomorrow (Saturday). Flying the ANDRAC logo rocket and going for my Level 1 Certification (High power cert) with this LOC IV rocket. This will eventually become my "NEXUS.X" rocket (hence the color scheme) that will carry a Galaxy Nexus (VZW), eject it at about 2500' and stream the descent video live via Hangouts. At least that is the plan.

Here is the launch lineup:

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Can't wait to see the video serpico. It is going to be awesome as always!

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Well, what can I say ~ it didn't go well for the ANDRAC Logo Rocket. Looks like my launch lugs were too far forward causing the rocket to canter just after ignition. The launch rod then whipped and it went very wrong from there:

[video=youtube;kE3dkqfK-fA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kE3dkqfK-fA[/video]



However; I DID get my Level 1 Certification, so now I can move forward on the NEXUS.X GNEX Launch:

[video=youtube;8NBtFG64ars]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NBtFG64ars[/video]

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Good stuff bud! Congrats!
 

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Wow! Funny video even if it didn't take off as planned. Can't wait for the rebuild!

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Thanks! Making light of the "loss" (the video) helps in the healing process lol!
 

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Today launched the INSTA-3 satellite.It can be used to identify the weather condition.
 

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I love it. Can't wait to see more. It does however, say your video is private?
 
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I love it. Can't wait to see more. It does however, say your video is private?

Hmm, which link? I moved some stuff around a few months ago and may have broken it... :/

UPDATE: OP fixed ~ thanks for the heads up!
 
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I spent the better part of 2 months rebuilding and tuning ~ and flew her this past Saturday ~ two flights went PERFECTO! No damage, flew straight!

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ANDRAC Logo Rocket ~ This is a video of the first crash flight, and the successful followup flight:

[video=youtube;u0qxw8o9mpk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=u0qxw8o9mpk[/video]
 
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