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SpaceX Set To Launch World's Most Powerful Rocket

The company is getting ready for the first flight of its massive Falcon Heavy. It will be the most powerful rocket in use — if it doesn't blow up.
The Falcon Heavy is the latest advance from the rocket company SpaceX, and it's a step toward the company's goal of sending people to Mars.

A rocket more powerful than any other flying today is scheduled to blast off Tuesday for the first time, if all goes well.

The Falcon Heavy is the latest advance from the rocket company SpaceX, and it's a step toward the company's goal of sending people to Mars.

"The future is vastly more exciting and interesting if we're.

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