Successful launch of Grasshopper. Credit: SpaceX
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SpaceX Falcon 9R Rocket Explodes During Texas Test Flight

SpaceX experienced a rare but disappointing failure today when one of the company’s Falcon 9R (reusable) rockets exploded during a test flight at the SpaceX facility near McGregor, TX. It is unknown if the problem today will affect the scheduled August 27 launch from Cape Canaveral of a Falcon 9 carrying the commercial Asiasat 6 […]