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Falcon 9 makes its first orbital flight

Event 5 of 18 in How SpaceX unfolded

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Jun 2010

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Falcon 9 makes its first orbital flight

The company's mission history records Falcon 9 reaching orbit on its first flight.

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SpaceX CRS-4 mission press kit: company overview and milestonesCompany statement · SpaceX and NASA

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SpaceX CRS-4 mission press kit: company overview and milestones SpaceX and NASA

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