"T-5: Boiler-suited minions are GO!"

[major_clanger]

I'm watching the live coverage of SpaceX's test of its Dragon reusable capsule.

So, I imagine is Elon Musk. Doubtless from within his hollowed-out volcano, whilst stroking a fluffy white cat.

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[autopope.livejournal.com]

This is the first test launch of the Dragon capsule -- it's going to make a couple of orbits then re-enter.

The next launch will attempt to rendenzvous with the ISS, and possibly dock with it (if NASA approve).

The one after that, if all goes well, will be an unmanned ISS supply run. Some time thereafter they might start putting astronauts aboard ...