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Falcon 1 (Flight 4)
The first private liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit.
Mission Overview
After three failed attempts that nearly bankrupted the company, this flight carried a 165kg dummy payload into orbit, proving SpaceX could fly.
Learning from History
"Had this mission failed, SpaceX would likely have closed its doors the next day."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Testing / Rocket |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Merlin 1C |