Posts by Zorro456

The Rocket Should Be The Bursting Mechanism.

Already been done in the Patriot Missile System.

Encase the Rocket in an insulated box with a bit of acceleration space with a window that will break by the passing of the rocket headed to the balloon.

The rocket will burst the balloon on contact and continue space ward. This Mechanism also allows for recovery of the rocket in case of failure for another attempt.

Two separate ignition systems.

Mechanical timer with power and timing device attached to the rocket box. This system operates on a best estimate of optimal launch time.

Radio command and control launch system contained in balloon basket/launch subunit with a power source separate from the mechanical timer unit. Fired by radio from the ground.

Both should be insulated and painted flat black to absorb as much solar energy as possible.