DESCRIPTION : In 1964, Ky Michaelson built his first rocket-powered motorcycle, propelled by two Turbonique T-16A rocket motors. His success at speed trials on a rocket-powered snowmobile inspired him to smash every acceleration record in the world. This is the story of his life in his own words. He tells us why he began and where he has gone. He tells about the successful launch of GoFastRocket, the worlds only civilian rocket launch, a reusable rocket to reach an altitude of 72 miles, a speed of 3,420 mph and four separate sonic booms! By Ky Michaelson. Hardback, 240 pages, 23 x 15cm. |
