May 062015
 

Looks like it was a successful test. It also looks like one *hell* of a ride. The test occurs about 16 minutes into the video:

The finned cylinder aft of the capsule turns out to not only be a very effective aerodynamic stabilizer, it turns out to be *vital.* As soon as the capsule separates from the stabilizer… wow. I’m sure there are adrenaline junkies who’d pay good money for this ride.

 Posted by at 7:15 am