ULA Interns launch high-powered sports rocket

A 50-foot high powered rocket built by ULA Interns launched high over Fort Carsen Army Post on July 24th. Working on their own time, they planned, designed, build, and tested all components of the rocket with the help of mentors. The 'Future Heavy' rocket stood at 50-feet tall, weighed more than 1,200lbs, and generated 6,600lbs of thrust off the launch pad. K-12 kids from Colorado helped create additional payloads that flew and were deployed during its flight. "It' is an exciting time to be in the space industry, and United Launch Alliance continuously works to excite the next generation of rocket scientists,astronauts, space entrepreneurs and enthusiasts," said Tory Bruno, ULA president and CEO. View the launch of the future heavy rocket here