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Time-lapse video: The Falcon Heavy goes vertical again

January 13, 2018 Spaceflight Now

Watch a time-lapse video as the Falcon Heavy is moved into position for prelaunch testing at the Kennedy Space Center’s pad 39A on January 12, 2018. The video runs at 40 times normal speed. This video is made possible by the generous support of Spaceflight Now members. Join today. We appreciate your support.

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  • NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program: “We’ve got to get back to basics”
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  • SpaceX Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral with 29 Starlink satellites
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  • NASA’s Artemis 2 rocket hit by new problem expected to bump moonshot into early April
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  • Falcon 9 launches 25 Starlink satellites after weather delays
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  • Moon mission fueling test concludes with no major problems
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  • Independent report sharply criticizes NASA management, Boeing for troubled Starliner flight
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