Tuesday, January 30, 2018

SpaceX Calls Off Today's Launch, To Try Again Tomorrow

Los Angeles-based SpaceX, the space rocket developer led by Elon Musk, has pushed off its launch of the GovSat-1 satellite until tomorrow, January 31st, after an issue with a second stage sensor. SpaceX, which had been aiming at a launch at 4:25 p.m. EST, did not provide any other details on what issue had been encountered in its launch attempt. SpaceX is looking to deliver the GovSat-1 satellite into geosynchronous orbit. GovSat-1 is a joint venture between SES and the government of Luxembourg, and is expected to provide satellite communications for Luxembourg and its NATO allies.

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