BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota USA -- Ky Michaelson's Civilian Space Exploration Team (CSXT) has received official clearance from the FAA to conduct the space launch of the PRIMERA rocket in June 2002.

The single stage PRIMERA rocket is complete and ready to fly. Weighing 550 lbs. at liftoff, the vehicle stands 17 ft. tall, 9" in diameter and is expected to reach a peak altitude of 62 nautical miles.

The 2 1/2 minute flight into space will make history as the first civilian amateur to exceed 50 nautical miles (NASA's definition of space). The entire event will air on national television as episode two of the two part series. Editing of episode one titled "50 MILES UP: SPACE" is nearing completion and will highlight the space flight attempt of September 29th, 2000.

The team is unable to announce the exact date of the launch due to an agreement with various Government agencies and is only allowed to have a specified number of spectators. Ky Michaelson would like to personally thank all of the people who have made this launch possible.

Watch the Rocketman website at http://www.the-rocketman.com for further information.