SpaceX successfully launches GovSat-1 on a flight proven Falcon 9

SpaceX successfully launches GovSat-1 on a flight proven Falcon 9

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https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/31/spacex-successfully-launches-govsat-1-on-a-flight-proven-falcon-9/

SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket loaded with a geocommunications satellite commissioned by the Government of Luxembourg. The satellite, created by Orbital STK and to be operated by SES, will support humanitarian and military operations for Luxembourg, among other communications functions.

The rocket took off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, a day after its initial planned launch. The original window wasn’t viable due to weather, but the rocket launched as planned at the opening of its backup date with favorable weather conditions today.