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SpaceX Replaces Engine Valve, Clears Rocket for Tuesday Launch

Posted May 21, 2012 2:57 PM

From CNET News:

The company's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo ship are ready for a second launch try to kick off NASA's first commercial flight to the International Space Station.

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Fascinating. Thanks for posting the pictures.

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05/22/2012 2:52 PM

So was the first valve or the second valve the one that Globalspec recommended?

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