Episode 30
T+30: SpaceX Nearing Falcon 9 Return-to-Flight
All signs point to SpaceX nearing a return-to-flight mission for Falcon 9. I discuss what to watch for in the months ahead, and read some email.
Main Engine Cut Off · Anthony Colangelo
November 23, 201633m 4s
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Show Notes
All signs point to SpaceX nearing a return-to-flight mission for Falcon 9. I discuss what to watch for in the months ahead, and read some email.
- SpaceX prime Falcon 9 rockets for December return | NASASpaceFlight.com
- With rockets on the move, SpaceX still aiming for 2016 return to flight | Ars Technica
- Matt Desch on Twitter: “A beautiful sight. Stage 1 arriving in California for our launch. Soon, very soon... Rainbow was a nice (and fitting) touch! #IridiumNEXT”
- Chris B - NSF on Twitter: “SpaceX ramping up to RTF. Falcon 9 S1 spotted en route to Vandy (Iridium NEXT). Next S1 and S2 (Echostar-23?) on the McGregor test stands.”
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