SpaceX makes historic re-launch of Falcon 9 rocket to space, achieving dream of reusable rockets which can make space flights more affordable

Briefing

SpaceX makes historic re-launch of Falcon 9 rocket to space, achieving dream of reusable rockets which can make space flights more affordable

April 4, 2017

Briefing
  • Reusable Rocket – SpaceX made space history as first to re-launch used orbital rocket, Falcon 9, into space, on March 30, 2017, successfully landing first stage part of rocket containing main engine and most of fuel, on drone ship in Atlantic Ocean twice
  • Supplies Delivery – First Falcon 9 mission delivered 7,000 pounds of supplies for NASA astronauts at International Space Station in April 2016
  • Satellite Launch – Second launch deployed communications satellite for Luxembourg company SES 22,000 miles in orbit, which will improve communications coverage for Latin America
  • Lower Launch Costs – Reusable rockets can lower cost of space travel, especially to Mars, as cost to launch SpaceX rocket can start at $60 million
  • Next SpaceX Goal – Relaunch rocket twice in single day

Accelerator
Space Commercialization

Sector
Information Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation and Logistics

Organization
NASA, SES SA, SpaceX

Source

Original Publication Date
March 30, 2017

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