The leash is finally off of Xombie. This is a video of the Masten Space Systems XA0.1B-750's first free flight (Flight 27). It's been a busy last few weeks preparing the rocket for the Northrop-Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. Competition flights are 9/16 early in the morning and 9/17/09 if necessary. The flight profile is 50 meters up, 50 meters over to another pad and a flight duration of at least 90 seconds. The vehicle is refueled and completes the flight profiles again landing at the original pad. Fueling and replenishment must be completed in a set time window. If more than one team flies successfully during the competition window ending October 31, the team that lands closest to the designated marks will take the second place prize this year. Armadillo Aerospace won the first place prize in 2008. The crew is tired and off to bed for a needed nap before the competition. Masten Space Systems develops VTVL rocket vehicles for sub-orbital payloads.