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SES Announces SpaceX Falcon (Heavy?) Launch for 2016

SES Announces SpaceX Falcon (Heavy?) Launch for 2016

Update: As the original version of this story suggested, SES  did not book a Falcon Heavy. Leading satellite Comsat operator SES announced today that it has awarded a construction contract for its SES-10 satellite to Airbus Defense and Space, previously known as Astrium.   Of greater interest however, is the fact that the 5,300 kg […]

SpaceX Aims for 5:41 Launch Window

SpaceX Aims for 5:41 Launch Window

  Correction : According to the SES-8 launch broadcast, the F9 was not returned to the hanger for cleaning, but rather addressed on the pad due to ease of access to the engines. Eight days after its initial launch attempt for the  SES-8 satellite, and five days after a second effort on Thanksgiving day, Space […]

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SpaceX Falcon 9 V1.1 Stands Ready to Enter the Fray

SpaceX Falcon 9 V1.1 Stands Ready to Enter the Fray

Update: Following this evening’s abort, SpaceX  released this statement “We observed unexpected readings with the first stage liquid oxygen system so we decided to investigate. The launch vehicle and satellite are in great shape and we are looking forward to the next launch opportunity on Thursday at 5:38 p.m. Eastern time.” Original story SpaceX Prepares […]

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