May 22 2018
7:47 pm UTC
This launch was a success.
Summary: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Iridium NEXT (Iridium-6, 51-55) and 2x GRACE-FO mission on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 7:47 PM (UTC).
Watch the launch video below.
Details & More Info
Mission / Payload: Iridium NEXT (Iridium-6, 51-55) and 2x GRACE-FO
Tags / Other Info: B1043, Communications Satellite, Expendable, Flight-Proven Booster, NASA LSP, Polar Orbit, Series: Iridium NEXT
Launch Provider: SpaceX
Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9
Launchpad: SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA, United States
Launch Window opened: 2018-05-22T19:47Z
Cospar ID: 2018-047
Weather
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 12.71 °C (54.88 °F)
Wind speed: 18.35 kph (11.4 mph)
Temperature: 12.71 °C (54.88 °F)
Wind speed: 18.35 kph (11.4 mph)
Weather report from 22 May 12:08 pm UTC
See also: Upcoming SpaceX launches
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