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RELEASE: 10-310
FALCON 9 LAUNCH POSTPONED TO NO EARLIER THAN WEDNESDAY
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A demonstration launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9
rocket for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program
has been rescheduled for no earlier than Wednesday, Dec. 8. The delay
is because of a crack in the engine nozzle on the rocket's second
stage.
During a routine review of close-out photos of the rocket on Monday,
SpaceX engineers discovered the crack, which measures about
three-inches long. Preparations continue on the rocket at Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 in Florida.
SpaceX is considering several options, including repairing the crack
or shipping a replacement part from California. More information on
the launch schedule will be announced when available.
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