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SpaceX: what is the Falcon 9 mission?


SPACEX is breaking new ground by developing Falcon 9 recyclable rockets capable of returning to Earth from space. But what exactly is SpaceX and what is the Falcon 9? The Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket model design

ed to allow the transportation of satellites and cargo into orbit.The successful launch yesterday marked the first time that a rocket’s first-stage booster was reused and sent back into space again. In 2012 the Falcon 9s became the private vessels to deliver cargo to supply the ISS with resources.

The Falcon 9 model comes in two variants - the Falcon 9 and a bigger vessel known as the Falcon Heavy.The Dragon Spacecraft module - a free flying spacecraft which holds the cargo - is attached to the top of the Falcon 9. So far the Dragon has only transported satellites and resources for the ISS. But its first manned flight is planned for 2018.SpaceX has more 70 future missions planned in its manifest right now, including NASA and private satellite launches. More News click: "here"


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