Project: Unicorn

08/06/2016

Project: Unicorn

Unicorn-1. Not just for space travel. Currently transporting this poor pigeon to the Wild Bird Fund, Inc. for some TLC.

08/06/2016

Unicorn-1. Not just for space travel. Currently transporting this poor pigeon to the Wild Bird Fund, Inc. for some TLC.

07/06/2015

Pluto and Charon Surfaces in Living Color

Here comes Pluto!

http://www.nasa.gov/nh/pluto-charon-surfaces-in-color

This is the first movie created by New Horizons to reveal color surface features of Pluto and its largest moon Charon.

11/12/2014

European Spacecraft Set to Harpoon a Comet Tomorrow

European Spacecraft Set to Harpoon a Comet Tomorrow

European Space Agency's Rosetta mission will attempt to land on a comet tomorrow, Nov. 12.

07/07/2014

Check Out The Earth’s Curve With World View's Record-Breaking Balloon Flight - Pursuitist

Space tourism...via balloon!

http://goo.gl/0lUqj8

Sky’s the limit when it comes to picking your choice for space travel! As space tourism is set to take off, so are the spaceflight companies who are wooing bold travelers with out-of-the-world options and experiences. Pioneering a new frontier at the edge of space, we bring to you the latest from Ar…

06/25/2014

Project: Unicorn - The PAAVE Mission Overview

Foos In Space! http://youtu.be/5o9X8YKdj6A

Foos In Space! Ride inside of Unicorn-1 into the the sky with an on-board Foo Fighters soundtrack. Click here for the full, unedited video with full soundtra...

06/24/2014

We hit 100 likes! Thank you all for being a part of Project: Unicorn!

06/24/2014

Twitter / Pro_Unicorn: The PAAVE Mission video with ...

The PAAVE Mission video with on-board #foofighters soundtrack... coming soon...

Connect with your friends — and other fascinating people. Get in-the-moment updates on the things that interest you. And watch events unfold, in real time, from every angle.

06/24/2014

Photo Altimeter Audio Video Experiment
Launch: Round Top, NY 5:00 AM
Landing: Bristol, CT 8:15 AM
Burst Altitude: 108,000 ft

Photo Altimeter Audio Video Experiment
Launch: Round Top, NY 5:00 AM
Landing: Bristol, CT 8:15 AM
Burst Altitude: 108,000 ft

06/24/2014

Photo Altimeter Audio Video Experiment
Launch: Round Top, NY 5:00 AM
Landing: Bristol, CT 8:15 AM
Burst Altitude: 108,000 ft

Photo Altimeter Audio Video Experiment
Launch: Round Top, NY 5:00 AM
Landing: Bristol, CT 8:15 AM
Burst Altitude: 108,000 ft

06/23/2014

The PAAVE Mission - Photo Altimeter Audio Video Experiment
Summer Solstice Sunrise
6/21/2014

09/25/2013

How Big is the Universe?

Has anyone ever told you that you're not the center of the universe? Well it turns out that you ARE, and now you can explain to them exactly why... now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NU2t5zlxQQ

It has NO EDGE. And NO CENTER... or does it? The Scale of the Universe - http://htwins.net/scale2/ MinutePhysics is on Google+ - http://bit.ly/qzEwc6 And fac...

09/03/2013

Brrr...

09/03/2013

What's UP? Well, we'll tell you. Check this out to get some perspective on how high Unicorn 1 ascended.

What's UP? Well, we'll tell you. Check this out to get some perspective on how high Unicorn 1 ascended.

08/29/2013

Launched in southwestern Vermont, soared south over Massachusetts, landed in northwestern Connecticut.

Launched in southwestern Vermont, soared south over Massachusetts, landed in northwestern Connecticut.

08/28/2013

Thanks, Omaha Steaks!

Omaha Steaks... now shipping to space! See pictures and videos of our cooler's maiden voyage from the team that made it happen, Project: Unicorn: http://spr.ly/6185wujb

08/27/2013

Flight path of Unicorn 1 from above. You can clearly see it fly over western Massachusetts.

08/27/2013

Still going over the data from the flight recorded in the altimeter. It recorded altitude, pressure, and inside and outside temperatures every second. Looks like at some point the payload was falling at over 150 MPH! But don't worry, that was only when it started its descent where there wasn't much wind resistance. It landed going 20 MPH.

08/26/2013

Saturday was such a success, but we have a lot of tweaks and ideas for the next launch. More pictures, video, and YOU will be able to track the balloon in real time! We're discussing the launch date and will let you all know soon. Thanks for all your interest in Project: Unicorn!

08/26/2013

Project: Unicorn - First Launch

Spacecraft: Unicorn 1
Mission: GPS Tracking, Weather Data, Photography

08/26/2013

Balloon Launch

Watch the balloon launch from the ground.

08/26/2013

Project: Unicorn - August 24, 2013

Join the balloon on its journey to 91,000 feet!

08/26/2013

Project: Unicorn's cover photo

08/25/2013

Launched in southwestern Vermont, soared south over Massachusetts, landed in northwestern Connecticut.

Launched in southwestern Vermont, soared south over Massachusetts, landed in northwestern Connecticut.

08/25/2013

Success! We hit 91,000 feet! Stay tuned for more pictures!

08/22/2013

New launch scheduled for this Saturday! Forecast looks good. Sunny and clear.

06/20/2013

The June 22, 2013 launch has been postponed. The weather is looking a little too unpredictable. We can't risk launching blind into the clouds where there might be planes flying. An electrical storm might also cause problems for the equipment. Hopefully next week will look better, so stay with us!

06/18/2013

Forecast for Schenectady, NY on Saturday: Partly cloudy, 78 degrees, 20% chance of rain. Still GO for launch.

06/13/2013

A short test and sample of our time-lapse photography.

06/13/2013

We're out of luck with KOGETO DOT 360 degree lens (for iPhone). Would be nice to record the trip in 360 degree video but they have a time limit for recording. We've reached out to them with no luck. But, we've been chatting with a similar company, Bubblepix. They seem interested, and might look into tweaking their app to record for as long as we need it to record. Their app and lens seem to be better products overall, so we're very hopeful.

06/13/2013

After a long year and many months of research, we're almost ready to for launch on June 22, 2013. Helium tank reserved, GPS device tested and working, lights installed on payload, and we're narrowing in on a launch site. It's looking like around Schenectady, NY. The balloon should float over towards VT and land in the state forest away from any major roads, buildings, and people. Looking forward to an amazing trip!

06/12/2012

iPhone external battery pack assembled and tested. Parachute arrived. Balloons are on their way! "Spacecraft" to be designed and assembled soon.

06/06/2012

As of today, the balloon, radiosonde, and receiver have all been ordered. Camera power supplies to be assembled over the weekend. Testing soon.