Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19
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May 20, 2023, 1:16 p.m. - May 20, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
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May 20, 2023, 1:16 p.m. - May 20, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
5 spare satellites for the Iridium NEXT constellation and 16 satellites for the OneWeb constellation (15 of current generation and 1 demonstration satellite for the next generation) on a share-ride.
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Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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