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Technology from Rosetta on skis
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- Title Technology from Rosetta on skis
- Released 05/05/2006 2:34 pm
- Copyright Skis Rossignol S.A.
- Description
Using technology from Europe's space programmes, ski maker Rossignol competed for the world speed skiing record at Les Arcs Pro Mondial in France, 13-18 April 2004. Using skis stabilised by a mechanism originally developed for ESA's Rosetta spacecraft, the aim was to reach an astonishing 255 km/h down the slopes.