What Will You Sav If SpaceX's Test Rocket Fails?

摘要

Space Exploration Technologies' giant Falcon 9 launch vehicle is about to make its maiden test flight. Years in development and backed by the fortune of a young Internet billionaire and other investors as well as hard-won taxpayer funds, the Falcon 9 has become crucial to America's future in space.rnWhy is the Falcon 9 crucial? In part this is because NASA is relying on it to help ship equipment and supplies to keep the $100 billion international space station operable and functioning after the shuttle is retired.