Falcon Launch

Congratulations to SpaceX

Falcon 1 from SpaceX launched successfully on July 13th.

Launch placed Razaksat (Malaysian reconsat in near equatorial orbit) in orbit.

If the Falcon 9 maiden flight is successful later this year, or soon thereafter, well then we are really talking.

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The Falcon 9 launch was successful!!! Video below. Damn cool stage separation! The Falcon 9 - heavy expendable launch vehicle developed privately by SpaceX launched successfully from Cape Canaveral today! This is BIG news.

that was cool.