FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UAF Geophysical Institute Assistant Professor of Physics Mark Conde will attempt to turn rocket science on its side with an aurora experiment with a launch window of February 22 through March 10. Conde is the principal investigator of the first institute-led rocket launch at Poker Flat Research Range since 1995.

The mission, known as the Horizontal E-region Experiment or HEX project, will differ from  other Poker Flat launches because the rocket will tip on its side in mid-flight.