With NASA grounding shuttle, SpaceX and Central Texas take lead in space exploration

by Sandra Sanchez

• Waco is fortunate to host several thriving aviation and space-related companies such as SpaceX
• a relaxed environment despite this high-pressure industry
• more jobs will be created and hopefully less taxpayer money will be used
• This past decade SpaceX has enjoyed a stream of firsts and industry successes
• a three-minute test with all nine Merlin engines fired can be heard for miles

Deep in the heart of Texas.

Update:

Here's some video from SpaceX's YouTube page. It is a test of the Merlin Engine, which is referenced in this article.