Category Archives: Neptune 1

SPIT Arsenal Raised to an Even Dozen


BELVIDERE, IL – The Space Program in Training added two new rockets to its arsenal this evening.

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Neptune 1 Survives Another Crash


BELVIDERE, IL – Despite their best efforts, the Space Program in Training is still dealing with parachute problems with Neptune 1.

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The Frozen Flight of Neptune 1


BELVIDERE, IL – The Space Program in Training kept their goal of launching in every month alive with a successful launch of Neptune 1 this morning.

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Neptune 1 Stays on Pad


BELVIDERE, IL – Fifteen degree temperatures proved to be too much of a challenge to launch two rockets.

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Neptune 1 Changes Color


BELVIDERE, IL – The Space Program in Training (SPIT) painted their first model rocket today.

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SPIT Succeeds with Foiled Flight


BELVIDERE, IL – It isn’t often when foiled plans turn out to be a good thing.

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Third Time’s Not the Charm for Neptune 1


BELVIDERE, IL – Neptune 1 had only flown two missions, but they both ended the same way: the parachute didn’t work. The Space Program in Training hoped the third time would would work this evening.

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Rough Landing for Neptune 1


BELVIDERE, IL – Another problem parachute marred an otherwise perfect flight for the Space Program in Training (SPIT).

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Neptune 1 Makes Debut Flight


BELVIDERE, IL – The Space Program in Training kicked off this evening’s flights with the debut flight of Neptune 1.

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