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SpaceX orbited 6 satellites
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July 14, 2014 at 19:15 MSK carrier rocket Falcon 9 production of the private company SpaceX successfully launched from the spaceport at Air Force Station USA at Cape Canaveral. After a few minutes she reached Low Earth orbit, where the correct height of about 715 km has released 6 telecommunications satellites Orbcomm OG2 .
Launch was held on March 30, but was delayed repeatedly. This is another commercial start private Falcon 9 rocket, after the delivery of cargo to the ISS. Former monopolist in the market of cargo space Roscosmos can start to worry.
On video: Falcon 9 launch webcast begins 15 minutes before the start. There are videos with the body of the rocket itself.
Each of the satellites weighing 172 kg (power 400 W) has a lifespan settlement of 10-15 years.
Source: habrahabr.ru/post/229841/
Launch was held on March 30, but was delayed repeatedly. This is another commercial start private Falcon 9 rocket, after the delivery of cargo to the ISS. Former monopolist in the market of cargo space Roscosmos can start to worry.
On video: Falcon 9 launch webcast begins 15 minutes before the start. There are videos with the body of the rocket itself.
Each of the satellites weighing 172 kg (power 400 W) has a lifespan settlement of 10-15 years.
Source: habrahabr.ru/post/229841/
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