Update: High winds and rain at Vandenberg Air Force Base caused SpaceX to cancel Monday’s mission, according to Iridium. The launch is now scheduled for January 14 at 9:54 a.m. PST.
SpaceX Readies for First Launch Since Falcon 9 Explosion
Key Takeaways:
- SpaceX is resuming Falcon 9 rocket launches after identifying and correcting a problem with helium tanks that caused an explosion in September.
- The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 10 Iridium Next satellites into orbit to provide faster data speeds for business aviation.
- The launch, originally scheduled for January 9, was delayed due to weather and is now planned for January 14 from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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