Mysterious Rumbling, Flash Of Light Across Waco Area
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Mysterious Rumbling, Flash Of Light Across Waco Area
Rocket testing near McGregor was the source of rumbling and flashes of light in sky late Saturday near Waco.
Reporter: By Stephanie Franks
Email Address: stephanie.franks@kwtx.com
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(November 22, 2008)—Residents across parts of Central Texas from Robinson to Valley Mills reported loud sounds and flashes of light in the sky at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or SpaceX confirmed that crews were testing a 9-engine rocket called Falcon Nine at the company’s facility in McGregor west of Waco.

More Information On Previous Tests From SpaceX

McGregor police and firefighters were notified and McGregor residents were reportedly notified ahead of time.

SpaceX reported the test was successful.

The loud roar of the test lasted for several minutes.

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Posted by: Valley Mills on Jun 4, 2010 at 02:37 PM

You know I went back and reread some of these comments and cannot believe that many people are unaware of the rocket testing going on in McGregor. And ya'll are from McGregor! People just are not paying attention. 'Upset" if you have lived there for 35 years, then you were around for the other tests. should be a no brainer by now. this is the future. explain that to your 6-year old. Get them excited by it, not scared of it.
Posted by: Valley Mills on Jun 4, 2010 at 02:32 PM

SpaceX did notify the public it was going to do a test Saturday night. Can't believe I missed it. Usually I hear the rumble and watch the glow from McGregor. It's exciting! Reminds me when I was young in California and they tested rocket engines for Moffet Air Base. Scared my little brother right out of his high chair. Still exciting. Keep it up SpaceX, I missed the launch today but look forward to looking at the clips on your site.
Posted by: Me Location: Here on Nov 24, 2009 at 08:58 PM

crybabies, SpaceX does this ALL the time, you ALL know about it, you ALL have whined before when they've done it, you are all nothing but crybabies. I know that there is no way that everyone moves out of McGregor, Temple, Killeen, Waco, etc and whole new group of people move in between tests.... you all know about this, now shut up. If you call 911 for this, you seriously lack brains. You all must me democrats who voted for obama.
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