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Rocket Design Fires International Interest

A rocket motor which can be fired safely and observed at close range has helped a Kingston University engineer secure his place in a prestigious international space competition. James Arkwright, from Morecambe in Lancashire, came up with the educational tool as part of his university degree. The 25-year-old has now being asked to present his idea to experts at the International Astronautical Congress in Korea this month.

Monday 5 October, 2009 01:57 PM

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