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SpaceX Flight 4 Launch Postponed

Matt_dk noted that yesterday's launch plans for SpaceX have hit some turbulence. He says "SpaceX Flight 4 Launch has been postponed. The static fire took place on Saturday [20 Sep 2008, CA time], as expected, and no major issues came up. However, after a detailed analysis of data, we decided to replace a component in the 2nd stage engine LOX supply line. There is a good chance we would be ok flying as is, but we are being extremely cautious. This adds a few extra days to the schedule, so the updated launch window estimate is now Sept 28th through Oct 1st [CA time]."

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  1. Put it in the documentary after you suceed by elrous0 · · Score: -1, Troll

    Until you get to space, no one cares.

    Until then, you're just another wannabe.

    Until then, you haven't proven yourself.

    Until then, you can't brag.

    Until then, you don't deserve my attention.

    --
    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
  2. Dumbasses by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Must be taking a cue from Microsoft's playbook: "no, we're not going to the moon after all". "No, we're not working. Gimme moneymoneymoneymoney!!!"

  3. Re:Oh good by elrous0 · · Score: 0, Troll

    The world revolves around me. It began on the day I was born and will end on the day I die. So, naturally, everyone is vying for my attention.

    Also, I have a very large penis.

    Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to Xbox Live to call everyone who doesn't recognize my superior skills a "fag" or "nigger" in as annoying a voice as I can muster.

    --
    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
  4. Re:More Wasteful then NASA? by twiddlingbits · · Score: 0, Troll

    NASA = Need Another Seven Astronauts. They replace perfectly good PEOPLE instead of parts, and not just once either. Good to see someone is taking the lessons to heart!

  5. Re:More Wasteful then NASA? by twiddlingbits · · Score: 0, Troll

    True..A private business has to earn the money before they can waste it, the Government just gets it for nothing from your paycheck. And of course a business that wastes money goes under, a Government just raises your tax or cuts services..or both!