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SpaceX's Falcon 1 Destroyed During Maiden Voyage

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the more-waiting-to-become-an-asteroid-farmer dept.

legolas writes "SpaceX's Falcon 1 is the world's first privately funded satellite launch vehicle. After a successful static engine test on Wednesday, it was launched today. Unfortunately, the rocket was destroyed shortly after launch."

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  1. EX Space X Falcon Rises and Falls by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    And 50 minutes after the news breaks CNN still didn't notice and Slashdot finally posts the story.

  2. But... by shaedee · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What happened to Han Solo and Chewie...
    its gotta be asked!!!

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    Trolling along, singing a song...side by side
  3. ...sigh... by Fjornir · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.

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