SpaceX Conducts First Multi-Engine Firing of Falcon 9 Rocket

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Author:BusinessWire
Published:2008-01-28 19:00:31

Test firing of two Merlin 1C engines at the SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas. Powered by liquid oxygen and rocket grade kerosene, the pair of Merlins produced over 181000 pounds of thrust during the test. A total of nine Merlin 1C engines will power the Falcon 9 rocket.

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