Weve been eagerly anticipating the static fire test of SpaceXs largest rocket yet, the Falcon Heavy, for a few weeks. Now, it appears that well have to wait a little longer. SpaceX has confirmed that the test will be affected by the US government shutdown, and it will not take place until operations have resumed. Weve reached out to SpaceX for comment.
While SpaceX is a private company, it relies on government support for tests and launches. Loren Grush at The Verge reports…<...Read more
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