orion propulsion

02.10.10

A Real Rocket Bike

What does a propulsion engineer do when he wants to experience the power of a rocket without going to space? He simply bolts one to a bike
By Michael Belfiore Posted 12.19.2005 at 2:00 am 7 Comments

Dept.: What You Built
Cost: $750
Time: 120 Hours
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