So 2013 looks like a busy year, not only for ISS resupply missions and commercial launches (see the SpaceX launch manifest), but for R&D missions such as the Falcon Heavy launch as well. The Falcon 9 platform is being improved with the introduction of the Merlin 1D engine (changing the rocket's designation to Falcon 9 v1.1), and other initiatives like Grasshopper and the Dragon certification for human flight will also continue full steam.
Ramblings about the Macintosh computer, Space, Model Rocketry, Mobile App development, and what ever else inspires me to take the time to write about it.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
SpaceX winning more commercial space launch business. Busy year ahead.
So 2013 looks like a busy year, not only for ISS resupply missions and commercial launches (see the SpaceX launch manifest), but for R&D missions such as the Falcon Heavy launch as well. The Falcon 9 platform is being improved with the introduction of the Merlin 1D engine (changing the rocket's designation to Falcon 9 v1.1), and other initiatives like Grasshopper and the Dragon certification for human flight will also continue full steam.
Labels:
Commercial Space,
CRS,
Dragon,
Falcon 9,
Falcon Heavy,
Grasshopper,
Merlin 1D,
NASA,
SpaceX
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