T+65: The New GEO Model, Orbital ATK’s Composite Case, Good and Bad SpaceX News
SES gives us a preview of their new GEO strategy (which may be a harbinger of the future), Orbital ATK tests a new composite case to be used for their Next-Generation Launcher and future SLS boosters, NASA approves the use of previously-flown Falcon 9 first stages, and SpaceX sets off some LOX fireworks down in McGregor, Texas.
Main Engine Cut Off · Anthony Colangelo
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Show Notes
SES gives us a preview of their new GEO strategy (which may be a harbinger of the future), Orbital ATK tests a new composite case to be used for their Next-Generation Launcher and future SLS boosters, NASA approves the use of previously-flown Falcon 9 first stages, and SpaceX sets off some LOX fireworks down in McGregor, Texas.
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- SES Rethinks GEO Model - Main Engine Cut Off
- SES tells satellite builders to prepare for a total rethink of their business - Space Intel Report
- Orbital ATK’s Next-Generation Composite Case Passes Structural Acceptance Test - Main Engine Cut Off
- Orbital ATK Successfully Tests First Motor Case for Next Generation Launch Vehicle | Orbital ATK News Room
- Orbital ATK on Twitter: “Our Next Generation Launch Vehicle achieves critical milestone with completion of structural acceptance test”
- SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches Koreasat 5A | NASASpaceFlight.com
- NASA Approves Use of Previously-Flown Falcon 9 Boosters - Main Engine Cut Off
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffers a rocket-engine failure during testing - The Washington Post
- SpaceX suffers Merlin engine test mishap - SpaceNews.com
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