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Dec 8, 2010

Private space capsule launched

A private US capsule that could soon be hauling cargo and even astronauts to the space station has launched on its first demonstration flight.

The Dragon ship launched from Florida on a Falcon 9 rocket at 1543GMT (1043 EST).

The capsule separated about 10 minutes after launch and has reached orbit, its manufacturer SpaceX said.

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