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SpaceX had a successful launch, successful first stage recovery, and successful payload deployment to geosynchronous orbit.

Posted by TWuG May 27 '16, 15:16

This is the 4th successful first stage recovery and the third successful recovery at sea.

Technically, the Thaicom 8 satellite is only in a transfer orbit right now. But its systems are responsible for getting it to GEO.

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I just saw elon posted this - hopefully ok. nm but: -- (link) - b. May 27, 15:26 3
- The last one had similar issues. Going to GEO requires more speed, leaves less fuel for maneuvering on reentry. - TWuG May 27, 15:28 2
  - how much money do you really save by reusing rockets? it seems like with all the money they've spent perfecting the reentry/landing process, they - senor dentista May 27, 15:36 1
    - Reduces costs by about 30% -- (link) - TWuG May 27, 15:38
Sweet -- nm - prayformojo May 27, 15:21

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SpaceX had a successful launch, successful first stage recovery, and successful payload deployment to geosynchronous orbit.

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