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NASA astronaut unfazed by frightening launch abort
Falcon 9
Live coverage: Falcon 9 rocket fires engines in hold-down test at Cape Canaveral
SpaceX rolled out a reused Falcon 9 booster for a hold-down engine firing Wednesday at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, making the first use of the launch complex since a rocket exploded there in September 2016. The static fire test accomplished Wednesday was a key step in preparations for launch of a space station cargo ship Dec. 12.