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Same URL, but much nicer looking!<br /><br />http://www.spacex.com<br /><br />Dragon schedule;<br /><br /><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>In fulfillment of the COTS phase I contract, Dragon will perform three cargo demonstration missions:<br /><br /><b>Q3 2008:</b> 5 hours. Launch and separate from Falcon 9, orbit Earth, transmit telemetry, receive commands, demonstrate orbital maneuvering and thermal control, re-enter atmosphere, and recover Dragon capsule.<br /><br /><b>Q2 2009:</b> 10 days. Full, long-duration system check-out, followed by ISS rendezvous simulation with the Falcon 9 upper stage. Dragon will perform approach, rendezvous, and breakaway operations with the stage.<br /><br /><b>Q3 2009:</b> 3 days. Full cargo mission profile including mate to ISS, with empty capsule.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>