T+36: Falcon 9 Flies with New Fueling Procedures, and the NASA-Boeing-Soyuz Saga
SpaceX is off to a strong start in 2017 with a very successful launch of Iridium-1 and a promising next few weeks. I also discuss the very interesting story developing between NASA, Boeing, and Russia regarding Soyuz flights to the ISS.
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- Iridium-1 Hosted Webcast - YouTube
- John Insprucker on propellant loading - Iridium-1 Hosted Webcast - YouTube
- SpaceX’s Early 2017 Cadence - Main Engine Cut Off
- The NASA-Boeing-Soyuz Transaction - Main Engine Cut Off
- NASA considering Boeing offer for additional Soyuz seats - SpaceNews.com
- Boeing and Energia negotiating Sea Launch settlement - SpaceNews.com
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