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Third Falcon 1 failure loses NASA and military payloads

Aug 3, 2008 · Documented · space

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Falcon 1's third flight failed at stage separation, losing payloads that included NASA and US military satellites and cremated remains.

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Source: FALCON 1, FLIGHT 3 MISSION SUMMARY | SpaceX

1. FALCON 1, FLIGHT 3 MISSION SUMMARY | SpaceX
2. Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | Collision between rocket stages doomed Falcon 1
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