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March 14, 2010
Sunday
 
 
SpaceX engine firing successful
Dale Amon (Belfast, Northern Ireland/Laramie, Wy)  Aerospace

SpaceX carried out a 3.5 second test firing of the Falcon 9 engines on the pad at the Cape. This successful test opens the way to the first test launch of the vehicle. I will be keeping my eyes open for news on potential first flight dates.

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According to a commenter at Transterrestrial Musings the planned launch date is April 12.

So if it all works as designed Yuri's Night will be extra special this year.


Posted by Mike Borgelt at March 14, 2010 10:31 PM

I wonder how soon before NASA tries to outlaw such endeavours, as they might interfere with its' own plans and privileges? Perhaps someone should sponsor a 'right to use Space' bill in Congress?


Posted by Nuke Gray at March 15, 2010 12:39 AM
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