has launched a huge flying saucer-like inflatable heat shield into space this morning that could one day help humans land safely on .LOFTID, an inflatable 'aeroshell' about 20 feet in diameter, launched from a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in California on Thursday at 04:49 ET (09:49 GMT). The launch was set to take place at 04:25am ET (09:25 GMT); however, a 'valve issue' forced the launch window to be extended for just over half an hour.
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