SpaceX of Hawthorne, California continue to prepare for the inaugural test flight of their Falcon 9 rocket. After having conducted static test firings of the Falcon 9's first stage on April 13 their next task is safety.
This is where the FTS or Flight Termination System comes in. Basically, if Falcon 9 strays from its designated flight corridor after launch then the rocket requires a system that will 'split the vehicle's fuel and oxygen tanks' - to destroy the vehicle in other words - before it can descend to inhabited or restricted areas.
FTS certification is therefore a vital step in preparing for the inaugural flight.
Image: SpaceX
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