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The Myth That Started MythBusters Gets Settled On Their 10th Anniversary | MythBusters
Mythbusters celebrates its 10th anniversary by revisiting the infamous JATO rocket car myth, which they previously failed to bust. This time, they're pulling out all the stops to definitively prove or disprove the legend.
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For a decade, the Mythbusters have pushed the boundaries of science, engineering, and explosive entertainment. Now, to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their build team, are revisiting one of their most iconic and elusive myths: the JATO rocket car. This urban legend, which claims an airman strapped a Jet-Assisted Take-Off (JATO) unit to his Chevrolet Impala, rocketed across the desert at incredible speeds, hit a bump, and flew for over a mile before crashing into a cliff, has remained unbusted through two previous attempts. This time, the team is determined to settle the score once and for all.
The Legend and Past Attempts
The JATO rocket car myth has captivated audiences for years. The idea of a car achieving flight through sheer rocket power is undeniably thrilling. In 2003, the Mythbusters first tackled this legend, building a rocket-powered car that, while fast, failed to achieve flight. They returned in 2007, armed with more powerful rockets and a more dangerous approach, but again, the car crashed and burned, leaving the myth stubbornly unbusted. Now, for their 10th anniversary, they are back with a vengeance, ready to take this myth to the extreme and beyond.
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- The Plan: Two Launches, Maximum Effort
- Building the Rocket Cars and Mobile Command Bunker
- Remote Control Testing and Desert Preparations
- The First Launch: Replicating the Myth
- The Second Launch: Ramping Up the Power
- The Verdict: Myth Busted
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