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A world record model rocket launch attempt on Saturday lifted off -- and landed -- successfully. Steve Eves worked for two years building the rocket, a 36-foot (10.9-meter) tall, 1:10 scale Saturn V model rocket. Eves now holds the world record for the largest amateur rocket to ever be launched. The picture-perfect launch took place on a farmer's field near Price, Maryland, about 50 miles (80 km) east of Baltimore, delighting those in attendance. The main body of the rocket even landed upright. See the video below.
Here's a link to a video of Steve Eves talking about his rocket before the launch.
Thanks to Keith Stein of the DC Space News Examiner for passing the word on to us.