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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2019 · 14 MIN

Falcon Heavy ArabSat6A Launch and Landing | Launch Hangout

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In this episode, hangout with your Science Communicator Alex for the first commercial launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. They attempted to land all three rockets, two side boosters and one center core, on land and at sea on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You". SpaceX also attempted to recover the two fairings for the first time, enabling more reusability of each part of the rocket, driving the cost to go to space dramatically! They launched the ArabSat 6A satellite that will provide for communication coverage for people in the Middle East and Africa. Launch Hangouts are just that - a hangout. We watch a launch, share some extra knowledge you won't get in the live broadcast, and you get to enjoy the reactions of space nerds! I can't wait to go see a launch LIVE and in-person. The most difficult thing about going to see a launch is you need to take a few days off of work just in case the launch gets delayed. From my research, it seems like you need 5 days to play it safe. This launch was delayed twice, and almost had to be delayed a few days later due to the launch window. But I want to go see a launch this summer, and thanks to SpaceX's launch schedule that's a possibility! See you on the Space Coast this summer!

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