First Falcon 1 rocket to launch today

Posted on: Nov. 26th, 2005 || Source: spaceflightnow.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

After three years of development, SpaceX's privately-made Falcon 1 rocket is set for its debut launch today from a seven-acre isle in the Central Pacific. Liftoff remains targeted for 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT).

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