The Falcon 9's upper stage hauled the SpainSat NG-1 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, where it was deployed 31.5 minutes after liftoff. The satellite will then propel

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A quiet, clear Wednesday night in Brevard County was brought to life by the bright glow and roar of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The SpainSat NG-1 satellite launched right on time at 8:34 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — SpaceX successfully launched a Spanish communications satellite on Wednesday night. Taking off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket sent the SpainSat NG I mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, stated the company.

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SpaceX was targeting launch of the SpainSat satellite during a two-hour launch window which opened at 8:34 p.m. ET. Liftoff was right on time without delay. The rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A and traveled on an eastern trajectory.

Liftoff is scheduled for 8:34 p.m. ET tonight (Jan. 29).