Morring, Frank, Jr.. "Satellite Operators Boost Launch Competition", 2011-03-23. Luettu 2011-03-24. “'The decision by SES to launch a medium-size geostationary communications satellite on a Space Exploration Technologies Inc. (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket marks another effort by satellite operators to add to their bottom lines by taking a tight-fisted approach to the prices they pay for launch services. ... 'SES-8 is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2013 to the orbital slot at 95 deg. East Long., where it will be co-located with the NSS-6 satellite to support growing demand for direct-to-home broadcast TV delivery in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as customers in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Korea.”[vanhentunut linkki]
Norris, Guy. "SpaceX Plans For Multiple Reusable Booster Tests", April 28, 2014. Luettu April 28, 2014. “The April 17 F9R Dev 1 flight, which lasted under 1 min., was the first vertical landing test of a production-representative recoverable Falcon 9 v1.1 first stage, while the April 18 cargo flight to the ISS was the first opportunity for SpaceX to evaluate the design of foldable landing legs and upgraded thrusters that control the stage during its initial descent.”
SpaceX and SES Announce SATELLITE Launch Agreement 14.3.2011. RLV and Space Transport News. Arkistoitu 11.7.2011. ”the first geostationary satellite launch using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The firm launch agreement with SpaceX also includes an option for a second SES launch. ... The SES-8 satellite is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2013 from SpaceX’s Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral, Florida.” Viitattu 14.3.2011.
SpaceX and SES Announce SATELLITE Launch Agreement 14.3.2011. RLV and Space Transport News. Arkistoitu 11.7.2011. ”the first geostationary satellite launch using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The firm launch agreement with SpaceX also includes an option for a second SES launch. ... The SES-8 satellite is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2013 from SpaceX’s Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Station at Cape Canaveral, Florida.” Viitattu 14.3.2011.
