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Old January 28th 13, 07:31 AM posted to sci.space.history
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Default The F-1 (well part of it) roars to life

Brian Thorn presented the following explanation :
On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:48:00 -0800 (PST), bob haller
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wouldnt it be something if nasa decided to go back and use the F1
engine on a future booster


You do understand that's the point of this test, right?


Not exactly. The point of the test is to investigate an F-2. Or at
least, that's my understanding.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/01/saturn-v-moon-rocket-engine-firing-again-after-40-years-sort-of/


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