Ground Test Clears Path For SpaceX Pad Abort Test

Credit: Dragon: Frank Morring, Jr.
LOS ANGELES – SpaceX’s planned pad abort test for the Crew Dragon vehicle appears to be staying on track for May 6 following a successful ground firing of thrusters at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral. The pad abort test is a key milestone for SpaceX, which plans to use the Crew...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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