SpaceX Testing - Dragon Drop Test (HD)

Visit: for more information on SpaceX, Dragon, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, upcoming rocket launches, or Elon Musk. SpaceX conducted the Dragon high altitude drop test on 12 August 2010 to validate the parachute deployment systems and recovery operations. An Erickson S-64 Air-Crane nicknamed “Elvis“ released Dragon from km (14,000 feet) altitude off the coast of Morro Bay California, north of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Music Credit: Two Steps From Hell “Freedom Fighters“ For more information on SpaceX: