Hi, Lee Lofaso!
I read your message from 24.02.2020 13:58

  LL> A steel ladder was attached to the rocket's launch ramp to make
  LL> it easier for Hughes to enter the rocket's cockpit. But when
  LL> the rocket launched, it ended up hitting the ladder and setting
  LL> the launch on course for disaster.
  LL>

Taking aside the claim about flat earth I can say that in general the 
rocket idea was neat and cool. To be launched up on to several miles 
altitude and be descended to earth on a parachute. But you should do it 
more carefully, however. It's a pity.

Bye, Lee!
Alexander Koryagin
fido7.fidonews 2020

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