Samantha: Rocket Woman of Oz

A project in Perth, AU by Samantha Ridgway
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Samantha, the first woman TRA Cert III Rocketeer in Australia will fly the 14' rocket she built with approximately 14,000 N-s.
Backers: 42
Average Pledge Per Backer: $107 AUD

Funded: $4,500 AUD of $4,500 AUD
Dates: Apr 26th -> May 24th (28 days)
Project By: Samantha Ridgway
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Latest News

We did it!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all!  We are going to put everyones name inside the rocket , The Lucky 7, at lift off!  Soon there will be a website with all your names and we will update that with photos and video of the blast off. Now before this is over.. we still... (Read More)

ABC TV

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all!  So close to blast off and almost there. Just a few hours to go.  ABC TV has contacted us and want to interview us this morning!  Spread the word... Rocketry and Science are great!Please share the project to help us get over this last... (Read More)

Getting better all the time...

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Making The Motor Tube  (Read More)

All Most There

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone and thank you all so much.  We are getting there.  I added as a reward a small  3D Statue of me with one of my rockets.  It was my family's idea!  That said it is really cool and very life like. It is amazing what they can do these... (Read More)

Rockets on The Radio

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Sam was a featured interview on the ABC Radio Program DRIVE with Jane Marwick on Monday the 9th. It was great getting a chance to share High Power Rocketry with all the people listening in on The Drive.''I was working in the lab when I got a call... (Read More)

N 2000

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
N2000 data shows a top velocity of around 750 MPH and an altitude of about 13,000 feet.  (Read More)

N4800

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Data shows with an N 4800 she should hit about 1000 MPH and an altitude approaching  16,000 feet.  (Read More)

Simulation

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The data shows 'Lucky 7' should hit about 16,000 feet and move at about 750mph. Looking good!... and thank you all very much for your support. We are almost there!   (Read More)

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