[/caption] Over the weekend, Armadillo Aerospace launched one of their STIG-A rockets and captured a unique image of their recovery system. A ballute is a cross between a balloon and a parachute, and are braking devices that are usually used at high altitudes and high supersonic velocities. The one used by Armadillo looks very reminiscent … Continue reading "Armadillo Launches a STIG-A Rocket; Captures Awesome Image of ‘Ballute’"