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Praying Mantis
I watched the Falcon 9 rocket lift off from the Cape today. It was a successful launch, although there is reportedly an issue with thrusters on the pod that docks with the ISS, but one that has multiple redundant safeties and multiple back-ups. This rocket is the only one in the world that can complete it's mission with an engine down, as it proved the last go around. Elon Musk is fast turning this operation in to a rapid turn-around space delivery mechanism that could directly compete with the Arianne, and the Protons used by Russia. The Falcon heavy lift vehicle will lift over 53,000 kilos in to space, which is twice what the shuttle could do.
I never get tired of watching rockets lift off. :wave:
I never get tired of watching rockets lift off. :wave: