Third Try's a Charm for SpaceX's First Launch to GTO

Third Try's a Charm for SpaceX's First Launch to GTO

SpaceX succeeded today in launching the SES-8 communications satellite.  This was the company’s third try — or sixth depending on how one counts it. Three attempts on November 25 and …

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SpaceX Now Targeting Tuesday for SES-8 Launch

SpaceX Now Targeting Tuesday for SES-8 Launch

SpaceX spokeswoman Emily Shanklin tells SpacePolicyOnline.com this morning that they will try to launch SES-8 tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3, not today.  Earlier the company had said that today was the …

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China Successfully Launches Moon Probe Chang'e-3

China Successfully Launches Moon Probe Chang'e-3

China successfully launched the Chang’e-3 lunar probe today, December 1, on time at 12:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (December 2, 1:30 am in Beijing).  The probe is China’s first that is designed …

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India's Mars Probe Departs Earth for Trek to Red Planet

India's Mars Probe Departs Earth for Trek to Red Planet

India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) successfully fired its engine for 23 minutes today, November 30 Eastern Standard Time (EST;  December 1 Indian Standard Time), to begin its 10 month trek to Mars. …

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Will SpaceX Try Again Tomorrow? – UPDATE 2

Will SpaceX Try Again Tomorrow? – UPDATE 2

UPDATE 2, November 30, 2013:  SpaceX’s Emily Shanklin replies that yes, “Monday is the earliest possible date.”   No other details.   Meanwhile, Bill Harwood of CBS News reports that if the launch …

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