SpaceX successfully carries AsiaSat 6 satellite into orbit following launch delay

(A long-exposure shot of the launch – Photo Credit: SpaceX)

On September 7th, SpaceX successfully launched a new commercial telecommunications satellite in a spectacular night-time liftoff that signalled the end of a nearly two-week delay for the mission.

SpaceX postpone AsiaSat 6 satellite launch

(AsiaSat 6 being prepared for flight – Photo Credit: Asia Sat)

SpaceX have delayed the launch of a commercial telecommunications satellite in order to perform a thorough check of their systems. Although there is no issue with their Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the private spaceflight company are being overly cautious following the destruction of a rocket prototype last week.