NZZ pencil takes off
The blue NZZ pencil took to the skies for the first time on September 23, 2006, in the form of a rocket 2.40 meters long and weighing 9 kilograms.
The blue NZZ pencil took to the air on September 23, 2006. The 2.40 m long and 9 kilogram NZZ pencil rocket made its maiden flight at the annual meeting of the Argos (Advanced Rocketry Group of Switzerland) in the Neuchâtel Jura. The reusable rocket was designed by Andreas Müller, mathematician and rocket builder from Altendorf. Last weekend's meeting had to be registered with the Federal Office of Aviation. A permit from Skyguide is required for flights over 2,000 meters.
