Team Qu8k's rocket blasts off on Sept. 30, 2011 from Nevada's Black Rock Desert, in pursuit of a $5,000 prize for reaching 100,000 feet and being recovered essentially intact. Credit: Derek Dee Deville/Team Qu8k http://ddeville.com/rockets.htm
Armadillo Aerospace vehicle launches to 2000 ft; shuts down its engine; pops a drogue chute; relights its engine; and makes a pinpoint landing on its launch pad. Founder John Carmack, personally directs the flight test. Three views from four angles.