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A Unique Perspecitve of Falcon 9

Julian Leek of Melbourne Beach, Florida writes: Laying on its side, the FALCON 9 rocket is being prepared for launch inside the SPACE X hanger at CCAFS. Once the DRAGON spacecraft is attached to the FALCON rocket, the entire assembly is towed out to the pad. Once at the pad, the unit is raised to the vertical position for launch. NOTE: The DRAGON spacecraft arrived from SPACE X plant in Hawthorne CA by road and arrived at the Cape 10/24/2011. Launch is not expected until after the new year.

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Well....a "UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE" is just what the direction of the U.S. space program needs!!!

Nicely captured AND captioned in this INTERESTING & attention-grabbing photo !!!

Posted by Mary Kanian on January 14,2012 | 01:25PM

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