Name: SpaceX intentionally destroys a rocket to test the Crew Dragon abort system
Uploaded: 1/19/2020 4:23:33 PM
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Description: SpaceX postponed Saturday's Crew Dragon abort test because of sustained winds and rough seas, but it appeared to go off without a hitch Sunday morning.

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