A long and hot Thursday afternoon spent waiting for the launch of the first SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket. Reportedly the last iteration of the Falcon 9 and one promising rapid reuse of its first stage booster from upwards of ten to a hundred reflights. This particular rocket is supposed to carry Bangabandhu Satellite-1, the first satellite for Bangladesh and the large contingent of dignitaries and guests from that country seemed very enthusiastic for the launch. An attitude that […]

Categories: Rocket Launch • Tags: Bangabandhu Satellite-1, Bangladesh, Block 5, Falcon 9, Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39A, SpaceX