Private Rocket SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Successful
The first launch of a private rocket that could one day make space travel commonplace, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral on Friday. This is the first non-government funded launch of a rocket.
The 180-foot rocket put a model of its Dragon capsule into orbit about 160 miles up, setting the stage for possible flights to the international space station early next year. The flight came after an initial abort right at ignition.
This is a pretty big deal actually. While it may not mean much to the average Joe, this will have a significant impact on the corporate world and the business of space. These guys are gonna make BANK because they are going to have nothing but government contracts. You take that for what it is worth, and do your own research in the “money” side of things. This isn’t a financial blog. Last thing i want is someone taking a weight loss diet on their portfolio because I half-assed an opinion about looking at something 
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For more on this and how it is part of the new Space Program look here.
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I think rockets are cool. I don’t think they will be able to go to and from the space station for many years to come. There is always more buzz than reality.