His 5,000 foot failed launch yesterday is far lower than commercial aircraft which typically flies at around 37,000 feet. During previous rocket launch attempts, Hughes tried to inch his way closer to the Karman Line, but never got close. The Karman Line is an invisible line 62 miles above the Earth’s surface where scientists consider the end of the Earth’s atmosphere and the beginning of space. Hughes made up one of three teams that were working to get as close to space as possible. It was always his dream to do this launch & Science Channel was there to chronicle his journey.” Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family & friends during this difficult time. The Science Channel, which was there with cameras rolling for their “Homemade Astronaut” series, released a statement that said, “Michael ‘Mad Mike’ Hughes tragically passed away today during an attempt to launch his homemade rocket. After rising roughly 5,000 feet into the air, parachutes failed on the rocket as it arched back towards Earth, crashing into the California desert at full speed, killing Hughes in the process. Limo driver turned rocket builder “Mad” Mike Hughes, who believes the Earth is more of a flat frisbee than a round planet, had a mechanical issue shortly after launching from his latest rocket yesterday. “Mad” Mike Hughes launches into the sky on his homemade rocket on March 24, 2018.
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