Iridium to rely on used SpaceX boosters for next 2 launches
LOS ANGELES (AP) " Iridium Communications says its next two launches of new-generation satellites will use refurbished SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage boosters that have flown previously.The announcement Thursday is another step in SpaceX's effort to reduce launch costs.The company has launched a few used boosters and is trying to expand acceptance of reusability across the industry.Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX has had successful landings of Falcon 9 first stages after [...]
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