Falcon makes orbit

Falcon 1 makes orbit.

SpaceX light launcher has finally made orbit on fourth try.

Good one.

Press info here
165 kg dummy payload this time...

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That is awesome. Between the Chinese, and Falcon, NASA may be able to contract with someone to send stuff to orbit....

By Brad Holden (not verified) on 28 Sep 2008 #permalink