The +SpaceX launch of #SES9 was delayed and scrubbed several times as the SpaceX teamed worked hard to cool the liquid propellant to maximize performance of the rocket. They also were unlucky with a boat in the "Danga Zone" on one of their attempts. Luckily for us, we were out of town or indoors for two of their attempts.
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| This photo composite was taken with 2-sec bursts (too bright for longer exposures). |
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| Finally #SES9 is on it's way to space! A beautiful SpaceX sunset launch on a brisk evening. |
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My cute boys before the launch.
The official stats:
| March 4 | Falcon 9 • SES 9 |
| Launch time: 2335 GMT (6:35 p.m. EST) Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SES 9 communications satellite. Owned by SES of Luxembourg, the spacecraft will provide direct-to-home and other communications services over Northeast Asia, South Asia and Indonesia, as well as maritime communications for vessels in the Indian Ocean. The rocket flew on a full-thrust version of the Falcon 9 rocket. Delayed from July 15, August, November, December and Feb. 6. Scrubbed on Feb. 24, Feb. 25, Feb. 28 and March 1. Read our full story. [March 4] | |
Space!
Ryan
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