[amsat-bb] SpaceX Is 2 For 2

[Paul Andrews]

I worked for SES for 18 years.  My peers still working at SES were very
nervous.  But very happy now.  SES-20 is in transfer orbit.  They have two
more burns to do before getting into geostationary orbit.  $150M satellite
launches are exciting!

On Mar 30, 2017 18:41, "B J" <va6bmj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Today's launch was good.
>
> The first stage has successfully landed on the recovery barge, making
> the first time that a refurbished SpaceX booster has been flown and
> returned.  Unfortunately, the video feed of when it happened was lost.
>
> Meanwhile, the second stage is well on its way.
>
> Well done!
>
> 73s
>
> Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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