Saturday, December 04, 2010

SpaceX Falcon 9 First State Engines Roar To Life

SpaceX just posted this photo of nine Merlin 1C engines firing during a static test today at Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Company officials say preliminary data indicates the test was a success.

Click on the photo to enlarge it. Then click the enlarged image to get an even bigger, more detailed view.

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:23 PM

    Nice photo. Congrats Space X.

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  2. Anonymous11:09 AM

    Congratulations SpaceX!!!
    I just viewed the launch from my front walk south of the Melbourne Cswy. Very nicely done!!!
    Keep up the good work and hire plenty of talented Brevardians!

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