Flat Earther “Mad Mike” launched himself yesterday as part of the show “Homemade Astronauts”, a show that will air on the Science Channel later this year.
I guess now we’ll never know if the Earth is flat or not.
The show “Homemade Astronauts” documents three civilians as they attempt to reach space on their own: one who has already launched an uncrewed rocket into space, one who is building his own homemade spacesuit, and a Flat Earther who said he ‘doesn’t believe in science’ but wanted to launch himself to prove the Earth was flat.
WARNING: Video may be disturbing to some, viewers discretion advised.
Mad Mike Hughes just launched himself in a self-made steam-powered rocket and crash landed. Very likely did not survive. #MadMike #MadMikeHughes pic.twitter.com/svtviTEi8f
— Justin Chapman (@justindchapman) February 22, 2020
In the video captured by journalist Justin Chapman, you can see what appears to be the parachutes for the rocket deploy during the launch.
If there’s anything I’ve learned from playing Kerbal Space Program, it’s to always check your staging before launching.
Mike’s rocket then continues its ballistic trajectory, landing in the desert as onlookers scream.
When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.