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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 propulsion and control systems on Sunday.  Sascha Deri, founder of bluShift Aerospace, told the BBC t...

The Knack Factory/bluShift Aerospace via AP BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — 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 High School students that will measure flight metrics such as barometric pressure, a special alloy that's being tested by a New Hampshire c...

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 High School students that will measure flight metrics such as barometric pressure, a special alloy ...

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 Reddit's 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 eight — GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and Nokia. GameStop shares gained 400 percent last week in volat...

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 they broke the glass front door to Weebeez Market on Blue Hill East, and fled before officers could cat...