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Iridium NEXT-5

Success
MAR 30201814:14:00 UTC

Fifth batch of ten Iridium NEXT satellites, and SpaceX's second attempt to catch a returning payload fairing half using the recovery vessel Mr. Steven. The attempt failed when the parafoil lines twisted, sending the fairing half into the ocean wide of the ship.

launched fromSLC-4EVandenberg

aboardFalcon 9 B4F9-051intoLEO

Booster

B1041.2

no recovery attempt

Payload

Iridium NEXT-5 (10 satellites)

Communications

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