Today history was made.  The Team LaserMotive climber traveled the raceway (approximately 900 meters) in 4 minutes, 2 seconds, about 3.72 meters/second.  This run more than doubles the previous best beam-powered climb (performed by USST in the 2007 competition) of 1.8 meters/second. While this run does not qualify for the 5 meters/second prize, it easily … Continue reading LaserMotive qualifies for NASA Prize Money!