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CST-100 PARACHUTE DROP TESTS COMPLETED
A Boeing-led team successfully completed the second parachute drop test of its Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft on May 2 at a test facility in Nevada, demonstrating the performance of the entire landing system. The capsule descended 14,000 feet to a smooth ground landing, cushioned by six inflated air bags. READ MORE…
Heading to London for @yorkcityfc Promotion Play Off Final at Wembley Stadium. Will to be AWOL between 8am GMT and 9pm GMT. COME ON YORK! - @NASASpaceflight
Congrats to Michael J Just now the 3000th @FragileOasis crew member t.co/uHM672C5 - @Astro_Ron
MT " @glancz: Successfully completed #sctweetup @check_six " Hope you & the others had a great time seeing our great facility & staff - @SpaceCampBoss
SpaceX announces repairs in Engine 5 of the Falcon 9 rocket should be completed tonight; next launch attempt would be May 22 at 3:44 a.m. - @NASAKennedy
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