Orbital Sciences Test Launched Antares Rocket

Orbital Sciences Corporation’s Antares rocket finally made it off the launch pad. The rocket’s maiden voyage appeared to go off without a hitch, culminating with the successful insertion of a payload meant to simulate the Cygnus spacecraft into orbit. This paves the way for a full-fledged demo flight to the International Space Station, which Orbital says may come later this year.

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