Self-Taught Rocket Scientist Blasts Off
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Mission accomplished!
A self-taught rocket scientist successfully launched himself into the California sky on Saturday.
"Mad" Mike Hughes, 61, built the steam-powered rocket out of his garage.
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He soared about 1,800 feet above the Mojave Desert, going 350 miles per hour.
He then deployed two parachutes before landing back down on earth.
Huges says he's a bit dinged up, but overall he is doing just fine.
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