SpaceX Falcon 9th launched its first successful commercial satellite

NetEase Science and technology news December 4, the United States time in late Tuesday, SpaceX Falcon 9th rocket (Falcon 9) successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the SES-8 commercial communications satellite into a predetermined orbit. It was also the company's first successful launch of a commercial satellite. The launch was "strewn". November 25, the launch of Falcon 9th was canceled because of pressure fluctuations in the booster liquid oxygen storage tank. 28th, 1 minutes before the launch of the rocket, but also because of technical problems were urgently called off. SES-8 is manufactured by Orbital Science Inc. (orbital Sciences), and SES (European Satellite Global Corporation) will use the satellite to serve users in South Asia and the Asia Pacific. SpaceX was founded in 2002, and the founder and CEO of Elon (Elon Musk). 2008 SpaceX received a formal NASA contract. In October 2012, the SpaceX spacecraft sent cargo to the International Space Station, opening a new era of private space. As a private airline, SpaceX launch cost has become a major advantage of the company. But to further reduce costs, Elon considered the rocket to be recyclable. At present, the SpaceX has done eight tests, can do 744 meters off the ground after the fall. But the formal application of the technology will take some time. (Shing)