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Posted on 03/17/2007 12:10:07 PM PDT by Jedi Master Pikachu
That's how I read it. The ice would eventually sublimate off if exposed to some warmth and if somewhat protected would remain a very long time. These pits appear to be dry now where the camera can see. There might be ice farther along underground.
spaceflightnow.com
SpaceX could launch its second Falcon on Monday
BY STEPHEN CLARK
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: March 17, 2007
A private space company's second shot at flying its low-cost rocket into orbit could come as early as Monday after engineers successfully completed a critical pre-launch test firing of its main engine Thursday.
Developed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., the two-stage Falcon 1 rocket currently stands ready for launch on a remote seven-acre island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
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