The next launch of the SpaceX satellite is officially set, and it should be an extremely exciting event. The official launch date, according to the payload’s owner, is set on February 24th. On this day, a Falcon 9 rocket will carry a commercial television broadcasting satellite for SES. This is very exciting news, and there are some interesting facts about this launch that you probably didn’t know about.
FIRST FACT ON THE SPACEX AND FALCON 9
I am sure that many of you are aware of the fact that the mass of this satellite is large. You guys are clearly not stupid, but were you aware of how much mass it has? Well, the SpaceX will launch with a colossal 5,300 kilograms, or 11,700 pounds, of mass.
SECOND FACT ON THE SPACEX AND FALCON 9
One of the best facts about this launch is the fact that this satellite is going to have a long shelf life. The company has designed the SpaceX to be alive for 15 years. They say that it will eventually set into an operating position in the orbit, and then from there it will last for as long as it possibly can. So, we can assume that this satellite will still be fully functional in 2031. Of course, this is assuming that nothing drastic happens with the SpaceX.
THIRD FACT ON THE SPACEX AND FALCON 9
One of the more interesting facts is that most satellites like this are deployed in an egg-shaped orbit, explains some experts. They also say that the low-point would be much closer to Earth while the high point would be near the geostationary altitude. In many cases, experts also say, the onboard system of the satellite would be responsible for adjusting it to the correct post. So, did you know any of these facts? If you did then I applaud you, and if you didn’t then thanks for reading!
