Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) performed the first firing of its Falcon 9-R advanced prototype rocket, company founder Elon Musk said on Twitter. Musk said over one million pounds of thrust was created during the test fire, enough to lift a skyscraper. SpaceX has been working on upgrading its Falcon 9 two-stage, medium-class, liquid oxygen and rocket grade kerosene (RP-1) powered launch vehicle. Musk said in March Falcon 9-R would be ready for the company’s third trip to the International Space Station (ISS)…
SpaceX Performs First Firing Of Falcon 9-R Advanced Prototype Rocket
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