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Space.com on MSNSpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13). A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Sunday at 1:04 a.m. EDT (0504 GMT), on a mission SpaceX called Commercial GTO-1.
Amazon has more than 80 launches lined up with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin and Arianespace to create its $10 billion internet network.
The satellite covers a distance of 3 km per second, and the first part of the flight lasts 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
An early Sunday morning SpaceX launch marked the 60th orbital mission from the Space Coast from all companies for the year, but also the 500th successful mission for the workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
Early July 13, a new SpaceX mission will lift off from Cape Canaveral. Here's what to know about Commercial GTO 1.
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Asianet Newsable on MSNIsrael launches communications satellite Dror-1 on SpaceX rocket, marks major leap in homegrown space technologyIsrael successfully launched Dror-1, its advanced national communications satellite, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, Dror-1 will enhance communication network and demonstrate its independent space capabilities.
The Dror 1 communications satellite, the successor of the Amos 8, has been developed by IAI's Systems Missiles and Space Group (SMS) and its mission is to achieve, "Communications independence for the State of Israel" and will serve the needs of the country for at least 15 years without dependence on private communications companies.