Self-taught rocket scientist plans launch to test flat Earth theory

[LMuhlen]

The fun starts when you get someone who believes in both Flat Earth and Hollow Earth...

It all makes sense now!!! Earth is a cylinder!!!!

[Khaza-R]

Is it actually legal to launch your own rocket in US? Seems incredibly dangerous for other people

[Freighter]

Anxiously awaiting WW s2?

Well, yes.

Nah, the sun is much smaller than earth and therefore cannot shine everywhere !!
reading the following article kills some brain cells for sure, be aware !

https://wiki.tfes.org/Sun

Kill me now please. People are so stupid.

[Molis]

It's a circle, with the North Pole at the center and a wall of Antarctic ice at the edge.

Orlando Ferguson flat earth map

The fun starts when you get someone who believes in both Flat Earth and Hollow Earth...

So If I plant a flag in Antarctica and travel the opposite direction my flag will not be there when I reach Antarctica again?

[Rexosaurus]

Actually, I've changed my mind.

If this guy can find a way to draw another dick in the sky. I'll gladly chip in $5 or something.

[Frolk]

Bet his rocket either explodes on lift-off, mid air, or dont even launch, first 2 would help the worlds genepool as a whole.

[Fooliecoolie]

"I don’t believe in science," Hughes said, according to the AP. "I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air, about the certain size of rocket nozzles, and thrust. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula. There’s no difference between science and science fiction."

[Mihalik]

This gem.

“I don’t believe in science,” declared the 61-year-old. “I know about aerodynamics and fluid dynamics and how things move through the air. But that’s not science, that’s just a formula.”

And this gem.

The rocket, which Hughes aims to reach an altitude of 1,800ft (550 metres) over California, will be launched from the back of a converted motorhome purchased from Craigslist. It is sponsored by a flat Earth research group, and Hughes plans a subsequent trip to try and observe the flatness of the Earth for himself.

It would cost a lot less to ...I don't know...get on an airplane? Helicopter? Or....just travel to New York and get on the roof of the WTC. I know it's 30ft less than 1800 but there's no risk of death.

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Is it actually legal to launch your own rocket in US? Seems incredibly dangerous for other people

It's legal pretty much anywhere, you just have to register your flight plan with whatever agency manages your local airspace, the rest is basically up to you. Amateur rocketry is a fairly common hobby. And of course you aren't supposed to do it over inhabit areas.

[Mister Cheese]

Darwin Award waiting to happen.

Has to live to get the award.

[arandomuser]

That cant be legal, there has to be some regulation against launching a rocket without a bunch of regulations, especially in california

[ONCHEhap]

Will he shut up about flat earths after he finds out how wrong he is?

He won't go high enough to see shit,actually he won't go as high as most birds

He might die horribly though so that's a win

[dr2022]

The fact that the sun is up earlier in new york than San Francisco should convince these idiots. But, they are idiots.

[Kolbjorn]

okay. rocket science is no longer a barometer for smart, got it.

Dear world,

Orbital dynamics is a critical portion of what a rocket scientist does. By definition, orbital dynamics requires a body to orbit. Since this guy believes the Earth is flat, he does not understand the basics of orbital dynamics, and is therefore not a rocket scientist.

Thank you,
A former rocket scientist

[Iphie]

Has to live to get the award.

According to wikipedia you get it for dying:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_Awards

according to their own site I'd say you need to die:

http://www.darwinawards.com/

[Julian Rayne]

Of course the earth is flat, if you look at it from a 4th dimensional point of view

No. Four dimensional spacetime is not flat but curved by gravity.

[lockedout]

Those flat earth people don't have a lot of money.

How do they explain away the arch of the horizon



Where you can see the curve of the ocean.

Until you use a telescope.

[ohwell]

Conspiracy theories threads aren't allowed.

Race ones aren't either and yet the BLM or related threads seem to be allowed or those involving the fake "islamaphobia" nonsense.

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According to wikipedia you get it for dying:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_Awards

according to their own site I'd say you need to die:

http://www.darwinawards.com/

That's the implication of the award so idk why the person you're replying to even thinks that you live. The point of a Darwin Award is that you've been removed from the gene pool because of something stupid. Only problem is that you may have already reproduced.

[Youn]

It's self correcting. Once he shoots himself 1500ft into the air. Gravity will fix the issue.

[bladeXcrasher]

Until you use a telescope.

By their map you could use a telescope to see Antarctica. How do they explain the shadowing of the moon?

[lockedout]

By their map you could use a telescope to see Antarctica. How do they explain the shadowing of the moon?

I thought there was an ice wall?