Near-Space Balloon Launching Class

UNCC  SkyMiner-2  Launched April 20, 2008!!!

ESCI 2030 - 2 Credit hours       Dr. John Chadwick

 SkyMiner-2  2008          SkyMiner-1  2006         2004 Idaho Launch          2005 Idaho Launch

Blast off!!  This class will allow you to design, build, and launch your own near-space capsule, 15-20 miles into the stratosphere at the very edge of space.  We will learn about the atmosphere and near-space environment, how to engineer a vehicle for that environment, take pictures and meteorological data during the flight, and track and recover your capsule on a parachute.  Far out.

Send e-mail to: djchadwi@uncc.edu