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World’s first biofuel rocket takes flight for the first time Maine-based bluShift Aerospace developed fuel for the rocket using farm waste The unmanned bluShift rocket takes off from Limestone in Maine, US on Jan 31 Credit: BluShift A rocket company that hopes to become the “Uber for space” has launched the world’s first biofuel-powered rocket. Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace’s 20ft  prototype hit an altitude of around 4,000ft  in a first run designed to test the rocket’s pr...

The Knack Factory/bluShift Aerospace via AP BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — A Maine company thats developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday.  Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace launched a 20-foot (6-meter) prototype rocket, hitting an altitude of a little more than 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) in a first run designed to test the rockets propulsion and control systems. It carried a science project by Falmouth High School students that will measure fl...

The company is among dozens working on affordable ways to launch nano satellites. Feb 01, 2021 09:30:47 IST A Maine company that’s developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday. Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace launched a 20-foot (6-meter) prototype rocket, hitting an altitude of a little more than 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) in a first run designed to test the rocket’s propulsion and control systems. It carried a science project by Falmouth...

The daily business briefing: February 1, 2021 Harold Maass 1. Robinhood plans to continue limiting trading of shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and several other previously struggling stocks that have surged with a boost from Reddits WallStreetBets forum. Investors will be allowed to buy just one share of GameStop stock on Robinhood, and five options contracts. The stock trading app previously limited trading of 50 stocks, but starting Monday the list will include only eigh...

Bangor, Maine News Update: February 1, 2021 The Maine CDC reports 158 new cases of COVID-19 statewide. For the first time in two weeks, they are not reporting any new deaths related to the virus. Officials say 160 people are hospitalized due to COVID, with 52 of those in critical care. Bangor Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly attempted a break-in at a Bangor convenience store. The two suspects concealed their faces early Saturday morning when the...

Watch live today: bluShift Aerospace to launch 1st biofuel rocket from Maine Space 31/01/2021 Space.com Staff © Provided by Space The small satellite launch startup Blushift Aerospace prepares its first Stardust 1.0 rocket prototype for a Jan. 31, 2021 launch from the Loring Commerce Centre in Limestone, Maine. 10:30 a.m. EDT (1530 GMT).   The Brunswick, Maine-based bluShift will attempt to launch its Stardust 1.0 suborbital rocket up to a 1 mile high from a runway on the...

Replay: bluShift Aerospace launches 1st biofuel rocket from Maine Space 1/31/2021 Space.com Staff © Provided by Space The small satellite launch startup Blushift Aerospace prepares its first Stardust 1.0 rocket prototype for a Jan. 31, 2021 launch from the Loring Commerce Centre in Limestone, Maine. Update for 3:56 pm EDT: bluShift Aerospace launched its Stardust 1.0 rocket and recovered the small booster and its payload. An update on the test flight is expected soon.  10:...

First Rocket Powered By Biofuel To Launch From Maine This Weekend After a weather delay, a first in rocketry will take off from northern Maine this weekend. A rocket powered by biofuel will launch from Loring Commerce Centre, in Limestone. It will be the first rocket in the world to be launched using bio-derived fuel, and Maines first commercial rocket launch. The take-off was set for Jan. 15, but was delayed and eventually scrubbed due to weather. Now it looks like Sunday, Jan. 31 is marked ...

Maine Science Festival goes online   January 17, 2021 on News BANGOR– As the first and only science festival in Maine, the Maine Science Festival (MSF) celebrates Maine science and the people who do it.   MSF has announced six different online forums from January through March. The MSF will host one per month in January and February, and four in March.   The forums will be hosted by the MSF using Zoom. Each session will include an overview from each speaker, followed by Q&...

BluShift Aerospace said it will try the test launch of its commercial rocket prototype in the coming week in Limestone.