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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Private Enterprise in Low Earth Orbit

    PayPal billionaire Elon Musk admits, "There's a lot that can go wrong." But his Dragon space capsule could be the first private mission to reach the International Space Station as soon as next week. Launch is scheduled for Saturday from the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    PayPal billionaire Elon Musk admits, "There's a lot that can go wrong." But his Dragon space capsule could be the first private mission to reach the International Space Station as soon as next week. Launch is scheduled for Saturday from the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      SpacePolicyOnline.com

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