In California, launched the Falcon 9 rocket with a series of satellites, Iridium Next
WASHINGTON, 11 Feb — RIA Novosti. Booster Falcon 9 was launched in California with a series of 10 communications satellites, Iridium Next, the broadcast of the launch is SpaceX.
The launch from the spaceport Vandenberg was given in the estimated 18.31 GMT. For the first stage of the launch vehicle’s second flight, earlier in September last year, it has already been used in commercial launch. SpaceX intends to carry out her landing on a floating platform in the Pacific ocean.
T-60 seconds until launch → https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z pic.twitter.com/NugPZg7mXS
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 11, 2019
The current launch was the eighth mission of the SpaceX contract with Iridium. A group of satellites, Iridium NEXT to replace on-orbit satellites of the previous generation, the devices are designed for voice and data satellite phones Iridium. After today’s launch, the number of satellites will reach 75, completing the creation of the system.
Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/gxIXz9YgYm
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 11, 2019
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