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Dave Masten, owner of Masten Space Systems, attaches some last-minute tape to his rocket before heading to the launch pad at Mojave Air and Space Port on Wednesday morning. That day, his team had two unsuccessful attempts at a launch.

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( Al Seib / Los Angeles Times )

Dave Masten, owner of Masten Space Systems, attaches some last-minute tape to his rocket before heading to the launch pad at Mojave Air and Space Port on Wednesday morning. That day, his team had two unsuccessful attempts at a launch.

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