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Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine?
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was scrubbed for a rare reason, and it seems that the company's new Vulcan rocket is nearing a launch. The Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to launch the NROL-87 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, but it was scrubbed due to a ground system issue. The issue was not related to the rocket itself or the payload. The NROL-87 mission is a classified satellite launch, and the exact nature of the issue is not clear. The next launch window for the mission is not yet announced. In related news, SpaceX's new rocket, Vulcan, is reportedly nearing its first launch. CEO Gwynne Shotwell stated that the company is 'weeks away' from launching the Vulcan rocket. This is a significant development for SpaceX, as the Vulcan rocket is a major upgrade to the company's existing launch vehicles. It will be interesting to see how the Vulcan performs in its maiden launch.
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