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Old August 3rd 08, 04:46 AM posted to sci.space.history
Alan Erskine[_2_]
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Default Good luck, Falcon 1

"Damon Hill" wrote in message
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"Alan Erskine" wrote in news:UD9lk.25133
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Even though I can't see the launch, all the very best.




Looks like a launch failure.

There was visible roll oscillation after the first minute, but
during first stage operation. Video went off and SpaceX's
announcers don't have a clue.

We'll have to wait for the failure analysis, but I'm guessing
there was a guidance system problem from the oscillations.

--Damon


Damn shame; they've done so much work, they deserve to succeed.