Soars to nearly one mile high
moon landings as a boy, Bennett had built his own home chemistry lab by 13. He was employed as a lab technician before joining the army in 1983. after postings in the Falklands and West Germany and promotion to Lance corporal, he returned home.
Through Starchaser, Bennett now builds rockets full time. He also lectures in space science at the University of Salford.
Despite some huge players in the space tourism market, such as SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, Bennett is confident he will have a part to play.