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Falcon 1 becomes first private liquid-fuel rocket to orbit

Sep 28, 2008 · Documented · space

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On its fourth attempt, Falcon 1 became the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach Earth orbit.

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Source: SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 1 Rocket Into Orbit | Space

1. SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 1 Rocket Into Orbit | Space
2. Spaceflight Now | Falcon Launch Report | Commercial launch of SpaceX Falcon 1 rocket a success
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