SpaceX rocketed the robotic Air Force X-32b into space before Hurricane Irma closed the sky on them. With Irma approaching, there was only a 50% chance of the shot getting off on Thursday as scheduled.
This is the first time that SpaceX has been used for this robotic space shuttle, and they are using their Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX has tested their new massive rocket, Falcon Heavy, and it is scheduled for a liftoff in November.
SpaceX is eating everyone’s lunch these days, with costs half to two-thirds cheaper than anyone else
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