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On September 30, 2011 at 11:08am, Derek Deville's Qu8k (pronounced "Quake") launched from the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to an altitude of 121,000' before returning safely to Earth.
The rocket motor produced 4,000 lbs of thrust for 8 seconds accelerating the vehicle to over Mach 3 at over 10,000'. After that, momentum carried the rocket skyward for another 84 seconds to a peak altitude of 121,000'.
You can find more info, rocket specifications, pictures on Qu8k website.
Universe Today: Video: Amazing Amatuer Rocket Launch Reaches 121,000 feet
The rocket motor produced 4,000 lbs of thrust for 8 seconds accelerating the vehicle to over Mach 3 at over 10,000'. After that, momentum carried the rocket skyward for another 84 seconds to a peak altitude of 121,000'.
You can find more info, rocket specifications, pictures on Qu8k website.
Universe Today: Video: Amazing Amatuer Rocket Launch Reaches 121,000 feet