Monday, June 7, 2010

Falcon 9 Launch Inspires

On June 4th, Space X, an independent space transport company founded by PayPal co-founder Elon Musk, lunched their first rocker, the Falcon 9. Their first attempt was a success and the rocket made it into orbit.

There are a few impressive aspects of this feat:

1. It was done by an independent company.
2. it cost a total of 200 million dollars where as NASA's latest cost 70 billion
3. Made orbit on it's first attempt.

Those with Space X are hopeful to launch another rocket, manned by people within three years.

This is an amazing advancement in space travel and space exploration.

Way to go Space X!!

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