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McGregor Rocket Engine Test Delayed
SpaceX has delayed Thursday’s test of a powerful rocket engine.
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McGREGOR (October 8, 2009)--Following a series of successful tests both late last week and early this week, McGregor-based SpaceX now plans to test fire its nine-engine cluster configuration for the Falcon 9 rocket on Friday.
The test was originally scheduled for Thursday, but a problem encountered Wednesday night necessitated the delay.
The 10-second test is scheduled sometime between noon and 8:30 p.m. Friday.
A second test, which would occur in the days that follow, would last thirty seconds.
The company advises residents near the test facility to be prepared for loud noise during these tests.
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Posted by: Someone
Location: Near-Here
on Oct 9, 2009 at 11:26 AM
To Crappie Man(Waco), They are test firing rocket engines(not a rocket as shown in the picture). Best of luck on your fishing!!
Posted by: Andrew
Location: Boston
on Oct 9, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Jon: That picture is from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific. It's the primary launch site for the (pictured) Falcon 1.
Posted by: Ron
Location: New York, NY
on Oct 9, 2009 at 01:39 AM
John Bush; Probably a picture taken of a Falcon 1 launch on Kwajalein atoll out in the Pacific.
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