Arguably the most exciting aspect of SpaceX’s most recent launch was watching the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket return to Landing Zone 1 (especially with the split-screen footage). Unfortunately, Monday night’s SpaceX launch won’t feature that same excitement, because this Falcon 9 rocket won’t have enough fuel to make a return trip.
SpaceX Set to Launch Final Inmarsat Global Xpress Satellite
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX is launching the heavy Inmarsat-5 Flight 4 communications satellite into Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
- Due to the satellite's significant weight (13,400-lbs.), the Falcon 9 rocket will consume all its fuel for thrust and will not perform a return landing.
- This launch marks the final satellite in the Global Xpress system, providing global high-speed broadband, and is expected to be one of SpaceX's last expendable missions as reusability becomes standard.
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