Self-taught rocket scientist 'Mad' Mike Hughes blasts offHe finally went up - just like the self-taught rocket scientist always pledged he would. MATT HARTMAN/AP "Mad" Mike Hughes' home-made rocket launches near Amboy, California. JAMES QUIGG/FILE In this March 6, 2018, file photo, "Mad" Mike Hughes begins work on repairing a steam leak after he scrubbed a launch attempt. Sometime after 3 pm PDT, and without a countdown, Hughes' rocket soared into the sky. "I hope he doesn't blow something up,'' retired NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger said as Hughes' plans captured widespread attention.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2018 04:07 UTC