NASA completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd try
NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely.
NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely.
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