Pentagon Sees SpaceX as One Option for Rapid Access to Space
While proving the basic Falcon-line design and hardware, the Falcon I also is meant to illustrate the Defense Dept. objective of new low-cost rapid turnaround launch capability, by lofting the 250-lb. U.S. Navy TacSat-1 spacecraft for a list price of $5.9 million. This compares with the $20-25...
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