SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the highly secretive rocket, blasted into space carrying the US military's clandestine X-37B drone to a research mission.&nbsp;

The eagerly anticipated lift-off happened after weeks of delays. It unfolded at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 8:07 pm Eastern Time (0107 GMT Friday). A real-time live stream of the launch was shared on SpaceX's website.

<h2>Where is the spacecraft headed?</h2>

A veil of secrecy surrounds the uncrewed and autonomously functioning X-37B spacecraft, and it is unknown where exactly it is headed on its seventh mission.

The Pentagon has shared minimal insights into the spacecraft and its latest endeavours. Initially, it was scheduled for launch on December 7.&nbsp;

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In&nbsp;its statement, SpaceX only referred to it by the Pentagon's mission code name — USSF-52, and said "Falcon Heavy launched the USSF-52 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A."

<h2>What do we know about the heavily secret mission?</h2>

While the Pentagon remains tight-lipped about the specifics, it did disclose that the X-37B's seventh mission involves "multiple cutting-edge experiments."&nbsp;

Last month, the US Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office in a statement said: "These tests include operating the reusable spaceplane in new orbital regimes, experimenting with future space domain awareness technologies, and investigating the radiation effects on materials provided by NASA."

Significantly, this marks the first time the X-37B has hitched a ride on the Falcon Heavy, renowned as one of the most powerful operational rockets, capable of ferrying payloads up to 26,700 kilogrammes (around 58,900 pounds) into the depths of space.

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As per AFP, the X-37B US space drone resembles a downsized version of the now-retired manned space shuttles and has dimensions akin to a small bus. With a length of 30 feet (nine meters) and a wingspan of 15 feet (4.57 m), it harnesses solar panels for propulsion. Previous missions of the X-37B have involved conducting tests for NASA, including an exploration of the impact of radiation on seeds and other materials.

The Falcon Heavy's launch comes just two weeks after China deployed its enigmatic robotic space plane, Shenlong on December 14.&nbsp;

According to China's state news agency, Xinhua, "During this period, reusable technology verification and space science experiments will be carried out as planned to provide technical support for the peaceful use of space."

(With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the highly secretive rocket, blasted into space carrying the US military's clandestine X-37B drone to a research mission. The eagerly anticipated lift-off happened after weeks of delays.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the highly secretive rocket, blasted into space carrying the US military's clandestine X-37B drone to a research mission. The eagerly anticipated lift-off happened after weeks of delays. It unfolded at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 8:07 pm Eastern Time (0107 GMT Friday). A real-time live stream of the launch was shared on SpaceX's website. Where is the spacecraft headed? A veil of secrecy surrounds the uncrewed and autonomously functioning X-37B spacecraft, and it is unknown where exactly it is headed on its seventh mission. The Pentagon has shared minimal insights into the spacecraft and its latest endeavours. Initially, it was scheduled for launch on December 7. Also read | Rewind 2023: Moments this year that seemed straight out of science fiction In its statement, SpaceX only referred to it by the Pentagon's mission code name — USSF-52, and said "Falcon Heavy launched the USSF-52 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A." What do we know about the heavily secret mission? While the Pentagon remains tight-lipped about the specifics, it did disclose that the X-37B's seventh mission involves "multiple cutting-edge experiments." Last month, the US Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office in a statement said: "These tests include operating the reusable spaceplane in new orbital regimes, experimenting with future space domain awareness technologies, and investigating the radiation effects on materials provided by NASA." Significantly, this marks the first time the X-37B has hitched a ride on the Falcon Heavy, renowned as one of the most powerful operational rockets, capable of ferrying payloads up to 26,700 kilogrammes (around 58,900 pounds) into the depths of space. Also read | ISRO’s New Year’s gift: XPoSat will lift-off on January 1, will study black holes As per AFP, the X-37B US space drone resembles a downsized version of the now-retired manned space shuttles and has dimensions akin to a small bus. With a length of 30 feet (nine meters) and a wingspan of 15 feet (4.57 m), it harnesses solar panels for propulsion. Previous missions of the X-37B have involved conducting tests for NASA, including an exploration of the impact of radiation on seeds and other materials. The Falcon Heavy's launch comes just two weeks after China deployed its enigmatic robotic space plane, Shenlong on December 14. According to China's state news agency, Xinhua, "During this period, reusable technology verification and space science experiments will be carried out as planned to provide technical support for the peaceful use of space." (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy spacecraft takes off with highly secretive US military drone

SpaceX announced its intention to send four people deeper into orbit than any private citizen before them, in a mission that could cost more than $100 million and take place by 2022.

SpaceX announced its intention to send four people deeper into orbit than any private citizen before them, in a mission that could cost more than $100 million and take place by 2022. A new partnership with Space Adventures precedes this announcement and the new business partner of SpaceX is based in Washington, serving as an intermediary to send eight space tourists to the International Space Station (ISS) via Russian Soyuz rockets. The first person to have paid for this service was Dennis Tito who spent eight hours on the ISS in 2001 for $20 million. 2009 was the year Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque du Soleil Space Adventures' last customer, decided to book a trip to the ISS. See: After a successful rocket abort system test, SpaceX to carry humans into orbit this year Future customers will be transported to their destination on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, which was developed to transport NASA astronauts and is due to make its first crewed flight in the coming months. President of Space Adventures, Tom Shelley stated that at its earliest, the mission could take place by late 2021, though "probably more likely is sometime in 2022." The duration of the mission will depend on the demands of the customers, stated Shelley. The capsule designed to take astronauts from the surface to the ISS is nine square meters in volume with no private areas to sleep, shower or use the bathroom. Weeks of training [ SpaceX chief Elon Musk speaks during a press conference (Courtesy: AFP) ] The cost of launching a Falcon 9 rocket is $62 million, according to publicly available figures, then there will be the cost of building a fresh Dragon capsule. Could it exceed $100 million? The funding required to launch a Falcon 9 rocket is $62 million as per publicly available data. Adding to that is the cost of building a fresh Dragon capsule, which has made many suspect the cost for the trip would exceed $100 million. Shelley had this to say when asked about the cost, "It's not cheap. Your assessment is correct, I can't comment specifically on the numbers, but yeah those are the cost components." "We have a pretty good network of high net worth individuals around the world, many of whom we know are interested in spaceflight," he added. See: SpaceX shows off upcoming missions The company announced in 2005 plans to send tourists around the Moon - but that mission has now been abandoned, confirmed Shelley. Other companies involved in space tourism are Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. The offer from SpaceX is far more ambitious and utilises the same reusable Falcon 9 rocket that puts satellites into space and sends astronauts to the ISS. Much like SpaceX and other companies, Boeing also has plans to send passengers into space, but the development of their program has been marred by major glitches that resulted in the early termination of an uncrewed test flight in December.

SpaceX announces partnership to send four people into deep orbit

The most powerful operational rocket in the world,<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-capsule-back-on-earth-paving-way-for-new-manned-us-flights-202114"> SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, launched</a> its first commercial mission on Thursday from Florida in a key demonstration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company in the race to grasp lucrative military launch contracts.

The 23-story-tall Heavy, which previously launched <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-dragon-capsule-successfully-docks-with-iss-200972">Musk’s cherry red Tesla roadster</a> to space in a 2018 debut test flight, blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center carrying its first customer payload.

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"T plus 33 seconds into flight, under the power of 5.1 million pounds of thrust, Falcon Heavy is headed to space," SpaceX launch commentator John Insprucker said on a live stream.

Roughly three minutes after clearing the pad, Heavy’s two side boosters separated from the core rocket for a synchronized landing at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.&nbsp;

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The middle booster, after pushing the payload into space, returned nearly 10 minutes later for a successful landing on SpaceX's seafaring drone ship 645 km&nbsp;off the Florida coast. In the 2018 test mission, Heavy's core booster missed the vessel and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;

Liftoff with Heavy’s new military-certified Falcon 9 boosters was crucial in the race with Boeing-Lockheed venture United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin as Musk’s SpaceX, working to flight-prove its rocket fleet one mission at a time, aims to clinch a third of all US&nbsp;National Security Space missions - coveted military contracts worth billions.

The US Air Force tapped SpaceX in 2018 to launch for $130 million a classified military satellite and in February added three more missions in a $297 million contract.&nbsp;

Falcon Heavy carried a communications satellite for Saudi-based telecom firm Arabsat, which will beam internet and television services over Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

The most powerful operational rocket in the world, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, launched its first commercial mission on Thursday from Florida in a key demonstration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company in the race to grasp lucrative military launch contracts.

The most powerful operational rocket in the world, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, launched its first commercial mission on Thursday from Florida in a key demonstration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company in the race to grasp lucrative military launch contracts. The 23-story-tall Heavy, which previously launched Musk’s cherry red Tesla roadster to space in a 2018 debut test flight, blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center carrying its first customer payload. Successful deployment of Arabsat-6A to geosynchronous transfer orbit confirmed—completing Falcon Heavy’s first commercial mission! pic.twitter.com/KeKTP99xvv — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 11, 2019 × "T plus 33 seconds into flight, under the power of 5.1 million pounds of thrust, Falcon Heavy is headed to space," SpaceX launch commentator John Insprucker said on a live stream. Roughly three minutes after clearing the pad, Heavy’s two side boosters separated from the core rocket for a synchronized landing at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Thanks on behalf of @SpaceX team! We ♥️♥️♥️ @NASA! https://t.co/6JTLCp00F3 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 11, 2019 × The middle booster, after pushing the payload into space, returned nearly 10 minutes later for a successful landing on SpaceX's seafaring drone ship 645 km off the Florida coast. In the 2018 test mission, Heavy's core booster missed the vessel and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Liftoff with Heavy’s new military-certified Falcon 9 boosters was crucial in the race with Boeing-Lockheed venture United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin as Musk’s SpaceX, working to flight-prove its rocket fleet one mission at a time, aims to clinch a third of all US National Security Space missions - coveted military contracts worth billions. The US Air Force tapped SpaceX in 2018 to launch for $130 million a classified military satellite and in February added three more missions in a $297 million contract. Falcon Heavy carried a communications satellite for Saudi-based telecom firm Arabsat, which will beam internet and television services over Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches first commercial flight

Elon Musk&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.spacex.com/falcon-heavy">SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket</a> is scheduled for launch on February 6, and the entire space industry is watching with anticipation.

What is so special about this rocket? This vehicle will be the first of its kind, the world&rsquo;s most powerful launch vehicle and targeting an unprecedented level of reusability. The launch has been delayed on numerous occasions since 2013, but if the mission is a success, we will be one step closer to Musk&rsquo;s incredibly ambitious aim to launch a manned Mars mission within the next decade.

However, rocket science is famously difficult. As CEO of SpaceX, Musk himself is uncharacteristically reserved, <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/04/technology/future/spacex-falcon-heavy-failure/index.html">stating</a>:

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I hope it makes it far enough from the pad that it does not cause pad damage. I would consider that a win.
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We will have to wait and see. In typical Musk flair, the first payload will be his Tesla Roadster &ndash; which is set to become the world&rsquo;s fastest car following its launch into a heliocentric orbit.

Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles

Rockets capable of carrying a payload over 20 metric tonnes are classified under the Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle (<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-heavy-lift-launch-vehicle-58.html">HLLV</a>) category. The rocket must carry its package up to at least <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-orbit-58.html">160km above the surface and achieve an orbit, requiring speeds above 8,000 metres per second</a>.

To put these figures in perspective, the rocket could propel two fully loaded city buses more than 50 times the height of Mount Everest at 32 times the cruising speed of a Boeing 747.

The Falcon Heavy will achieve this by using three rockets, with the first two separating after stage one of the launch. The final rocket will then lift the Tesla Roadster up into space, where it will enter a highly elliptical orbit between the Earth and Mars. Without external interference, Falcon Heavy will remain in this orbit for thousands of years.

Currently, the <a href="http://spaceflight101.com/spacerockets/delta-iv-heavy/">Delta IV Heavy</a> is the most capable HLLV operational. The most popular HLLV is the European <a href="http://www.arianespace.com/missions/">Ariane V</a>, which holds an extensive list of international clients. It is responsible for launching core components of the international space station, as well as launching interplanetary spacecraft, global navigation satellites and orbital telescopes.

According to SpaceX, the Falcon Heavy will lift <a href="http://www.spacex.com/falcon-heavy">twice the load at a third the cost of these current systems</a>, placing SpaceX in an excellent position to be the first choice for all heavy lift missions.

Pioneers of the new space industry

Since the early missions of Sputnik and Apollo, space has generally been a state-run affair. Organisations like <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/">NASA</a>, the <a href="http://www.esa.int/ESA">European Space Agency</a>, Russia&rsquo;s agency <a href="http://en.roscosmos.ru/">Roscosmos</a> and the <a href="http://global.jaxa.jp/">Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency</a> have all been operated and funded by their respective governments.

Private space companies were formed alongside these agencies, capitalising on the success of their missions. However, given the enormous cost of space access, space innovation was always led by the world governments.

In the 21st century, however, things are starting to change. A space agency wasn&rsquo;t behind the current push for reusable rockets (even though NASA was the first agency to <a href="https://www.space.com/22391-reusable-rocket-nasa-dc-x-anniversary.html">launch one</a>).

SpaceX has led the way in reducing launch costs and improving efficiency. The new space industry is <a href="https://theconversation.com/private-companies-are-launching-a-new-space-race-heres-what-to-expect-80697">growing rapidly</a>, with companies like SpaceX at the forefront.

The ambitions of SpaceX are not going to stop with satellite launches using Falcon Heavy. The rocket has been designed to have acceleration profiles appropriate for manned missions, and SpaceX currently plan 2019 tests of its <a href="http://www.spacex.com/dragon">Dragon2 capsule</a> &ndash; and have signed up <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/27/technology/spacex-moon-tourism/index.html?iid=EL">two unnamed space tourists</a> for an unpowered flight around the moon.

But, will it work?

Rockets have a notorious history of failing on the first few launches. Test campaigns usually run for several years; recently SpaceX engineers had encountered numerous issues before their <a href="https://qz.com/1016072/a-multimedia-history-of-every-single-one-of-spacexs-attempts-to-land-its-booster-rocket-back-on-earth/">first successful booster return in 2016</a>.

The added challenge however for SpaceX is ensuring reusability. Each of the Falcon 9 rockets must be ejected during launch and safely returned to Earth. It was only two years ago that it achieved this <a href="http://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-orbcomm-satellites-first-stage-lands/">milestone</a> for the Falcon 9.

The Falcon Heavy is a very ambitious endeavour by SpaceX, and will certainly blaze a trail across the sky in one way or another. And it&rsquo;s pretty clear that Musk is changing the landscape of the space industry, with lasting effects for decades to follow.

<hr />
<img alt="The Conversation" height="1" src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/91069/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" width="1" />The author would like to recognise a significant contribution to this article from Joshua Critchley-Marrows, an engineering graduate of the University of Sydney, and Warwick Holmes, Executive Director of Space Engineering, the University of Sydney.

This article was originally published on <a href="http://theconversation.com">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/elon-musk-is-launching-a-tesla-into-space-heres-how-spacex-will-do-it-91069">original article</a>.

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(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp;&nbsp;

This vehicle will be the first of its kind, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle and targeting an unprecedented level of reusability.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch on February 6, and the entire space industry is watching with anticipation. What is so special about this rocket? This vehicle will be the first of its kind, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle and targeting an unprecedented level of reusability. The launch has been delayed on numerous occasions since 2013, but if the mission is a success, we will be one step closer to Musk’s incredibly ambitious aim to launch a manned Mars mission within the next decade. However, rocket science is famously difficult. As CEO of SpaceX, Musk himself is uncharacteristically reserved, stating: I hope it makes it far enough from the pad that it does not cause pad damage. I would consider that a win. We will have to wait and see. In typical Musk flair, the first payload will be his Tesla Roadster – which is set to become the world’s fastest car following its launch into a heliocentric orbit. Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles Rockets capable of carrying a payload over 20 metric tonnes are classified under the Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle (HLLV) category. The rocket must carry its package up to at least 160km above the surface and achieve an orbit, requiring speeds above 8,000 metres per second. To put these figures in perspective, the rocket could propel two fully loaded city buses more than 50 times the height of Mount Everest at 32 times the cruising speed of a Boeing 747. The Falcon Heavy will achieve this by using three rockets, with the first two separating after stage one of the launch. The final rocket will then lift the Tesla Roadster up into space, where it will enter a highly elliptical orbit between the Earth and Mars. Without external interference, Falcon Heavy will remain in this orbit for thousands of years. Currently, the Delta IV Heavy is the most capable HLLV operational. The most popular HLLV is the European Ariane V, which holds an extensive list of international clients. It is responsible for launching core components of the international space station, as well as launching interplanetary spacecraft, global navigation satellites and orbital telescopes. According to SpaceX, the Falcon Heavy will lift twice the load at a third the cost of these current systems, placing SpaceX in an excellent position to be the first choice for all heavy lift missions. Pioneers of the new space industry Since the early missions of Sputnik and Apollo, space has generally been a state-run affair. Organisations like NASA, the European Space Agency, Russia’s agency Roscosmos and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency have all been operated and funded by their respective governments. Private space companies were formed alongside these agencies, capitalising on the success of their missions. However, given the enormous cost of space access, space innovation was always led by the world governments. In the 21st century, however, things are starting to change. A space agency wasn’t behind the current push for reusable rockets (even though NASA was the first agency to launch one). SpaceX has led the way in reducing launch costs and improving efficiency. The new space industry is growing rapidly, with companies like SpaceX at the forefront. The ambitions of SpaceX are not going to stop with satellite launches using Falcon Heavy. The rocket has been designed to have acceleration profiles appropriate for manned missions, and SpaceX currently plan 2019 tests of its Dragon2 capsule – and have signed up two unnamed space tourists for an unpowered flight around the moon. But, will it work? Rockets have a notorious history of failing on the first few launches. Test campaigns usually run for several years; recently SpaceX engineers had encountered numerous issues before their first successful booster return in 2016. The added challenge however for SpaceX is ensuring reusability. Each of the Falcon 9 rockets must be ejected during launch and safely returned to Earth. It was only two years ago that it achieved this milestone for the Falcon 9. The Falcon Heavy is a very ambitious endeavour by SpaceX, and will certainly blaze a trail across the sky in one way or another. And it’s pretty clear that Musk is changing the landscape of the space industry, with lasting effects for decades to follow. The author would like to recognise a significant contribution to this article from Joshua Critchley-Marrows, an engineering graduate of the University of Sydney, and Warwick Holmes, Executive Director of Space Engineering, the University of Sydney. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Can man reach Mars? SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket may make it possible

Elon Musk is all set to launch <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/five-things-to-know-about-elon-musks-space-projects-32028" target="_blank">one of its most ambitious projects</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-poised-to-launch-worlds-most-powerful-rocket-31995" target="_blank">Falcon Heavy rocket</a>, which will be the world&#39;s most powerful rocket in operation.&nbsp;

Designed to carry 141,000 pounds into orbit, Falcon Heavy is essentially three Falcon 9 rockets in one.

The spacecraft&nbsp;is expected to ferry people to the moon or Mars in future.&nbsp;

Through his rocket Musk is planning to establish a colony of people on Mars.&nbsp;

SpaceX is calling the rocket that would carry all these people to Mars as &quot;BFR&quot; which Musk has jokingly referred to as code for &quot;Bif F-ing Rocket&quot;.

The rocket is part of Musk&#39;s vision for rocket travel on Earth. Musk has vowed to fly to most places on Earth in under 30 minutes.&nbsp;

Though it is designed from the outset to carry humans into space, the rocket does not have any people on board.&nbsp;It carries a mannequin in a futuristic spacesuit strapped into a cherry red Tesla car.&nbsp;

The successful launch of the rocket will have big implications for the space industry.&nbsp;

To reduce the cost of the spaceflight Elon Musk designs rockets as re-usable as commercial airplanes.&nbsp;

CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk has cautioned that the first ever attempt to launch the Falcon Heavy may fail. It may cause severe damage if it blows up near the launch pad. However, it will have minimal damage if it explodes in the middle of the ascent to space.

The rocket will take off from NASA&#39;s Kennedy space centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The blast-off is scheduled for 12:00 am on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Elon Musk is all set to launch one of its most ambitious projects, Falcon Heavy Rocket, which will be the World's most powerful rocket in operation

Elon Musk is all set to launch one of its most ambitious projects, Falcon Heavy rocket, which will be the world's most powerful rocket in operation. Designed to carry 141,000 pounds into orbit, Falcon Heavy is essentially three Falcon 9 rockets in one. The spacecraft is expected to ferry people to the moon or Mars in future. Through his rocket Musk is planning to establish a colony of people on Mars. SpaceX is calling the rocket that would carry all these people to Mars as "BFR" which Musk has jokingly referred to as code for "Bif F-ing Rocket". The rocket is part of Musk's vision for rocket travel on Earth. Musk has vowed to fly to most places on Earth in under 30 minutes. Though it is designed from the outset to carry humans into space, the rocket does not have any people on board. It carries a mannequin in a futuristic spacesuit strapped into a cherry red Tesla car. The successful launch of the rocket will have big implications for the space industry. To reduce the cost of the spaceflight Elon Musk designs rockets as re-usable as commercial airplanes. CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk has cautioned that the first ever attempt to launch the Falcon Heavy may fail. It may cause severe damage if it blows up near the launch pad. However, it will have minimal damage if it explodes in the middle of the ascent to space. The rocket will take off from NASA's Kennedy space centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The blast-off is scheduled for 12:00 am on Wednesday.

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