Iridium NEXT-5
Success
MAR 30201814:14:00 UTCFifth 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.
LIFTOFF
MAR 30 201814:14:00 UTC
Success
launched fromSLC-4EVandenberg
aboardFalcon 9 B4F9-051intoLEO
Booster
B1041.2
no recovery attempt
Payload
Iridium NEXT-5 (10 satellites)
Communications
