Michigan Group to Launch Porta-Potty into Space

Members of a group calling itself "The Throne Thrusters" have a planned porta-potty launch on Nov. 22 near Three Oaks, Michigan. Yes, an experiment involving a modified porta-potty.

The group is mainly composed of members of Michiana Rocketry, a local high-power rocketry club.

The group came up with the idea at a meeting, after one member pondered the possibility of launching a porta-potty with the right engine power.

The rocket has been equipped with cameras, parachutes, seven motors and measuring equipment in prepartion for a planned launch on Nov. 22.

The Throne Thrusters, plans to launch the portable restroom thousands of feet into the air near Three Oaks, Michigan.

The public is invited to the launch.  Directions at michianarocketry.org.