时间:2025-04-26 17:30:20 来源:网络整理编辑:熱點
SpaceX, Elon Musk's private spaceflight company, will attempt to launch not one but two communicatio
SpaceX, Elon Musk's private spaceflight company, will attempt to launch not one but two communications satellites to orbit high above Earth Wednesday.
After SpaceX gets those satellites off the ground, the company will attempt to successfully land their fifth Falcon 9 first-stage booster back on Earth after flying to space.
You can watch the launch from Florida and landing live in the window below or directly from SpaceX. Launch is expected at 10:29 a.m. ET.
Don't be alarmed if the video cuts out right as the booster comes in for its landing on the drone ship. If the landing works, the feed should come back up right after the booster touches down on the barge.
This disruption occurs because the rocket's vibrations can disrupt the satellite uplink from the barge.
If successful, this will mark the fourth time SpaceX has landed a booster on a drone ship in the ocean. The first booster was brought back to land in 2015.
These tests are designed to look at the feasibility of re-using rockets after launching missions.
Today, rockets are basically thrown away after launch, burning up in Earth's atmosphere, but landing boosters back on the planet and then refurbishing them to fly again could vastly change the cost of launching to space. SpaceX sees this as a primary advantage of their business strategy.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
TopicsElon Musk
Major earthquake and multiple aftershocks rock central Italy2025-04-26 16:24
David Blaine freaks out Drake and Steph Curry in his new special2025-04-26 16:23
New artificial intelligence technique could erase fear from your brain2025-04-26 16:15
'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them': Movie Review2025-04-26 16:14
Teacher absolutely nails it with new homework policy2025-04-26 16:10
There's a vagina in 'Watch Dogs 2' and Ubisoft is removing it2025-04-26 15:14
Klay Thompson casually swigs a beer during post2025-04-26 15:14
Vivo V5 with 202025-04-26 15:02
Mom discovers security cameras hacked, kids' bedroom livestreamed2025-04-26 14:47
Kanye West goes on a rant and ends his concert early in Sacramento2025-04-26 14:46
Snapchat is about to explode in popularity, report says2025-04-26 17:25
You're likely tired of the Mannequin Challenge, but BAFTA just nailed it2025-04-26 17:17
MashReads Podcast: 'The Underground Railroad' is a must2025-04-26 16:07
Singapore now has Wi2025-04-26 16:03
The five guys who climbed Australia's highest mountain, in swimwear2025-04-26 16:01
Leonard Cohen's son shares heartfelt words on his father's funeral2025-04-26 15:47
This dog is much, much better than you at balancing things on his head2025-04-26 15:15
Irish couple live tweets journey to receive legal abortion in England2025-04-26 15:10
'The Flying Bum' aircraft crashes during second test flight2025-04-26 15:10
You're likely tired of the Mannequin Challenge, but BAFTA just nailed it2025-04-26 14:51