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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. Re:Oops? by macdaddy357 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    When building a rocket intended as a launch vehicle, it should not include a report. Those are for bottle rockets!

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  2. Re:Zefram Cochrane: Be of Good Cheer! by Drooling+Iguana · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No, we'll have to wait a bit longer than that. The Centauri won't give us jumpgate technology until 2155.

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