SpaceX Makes History Again: Reusing Demo-2 Booster for South Korean Satellite Launch
SpaceX is set to launch South Korea’s first dedicated military communications satellite on Monday, marking another milestone in aerospace innovation. The target liftoff time is 5:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM PDT), with a generous four-hour launch window extending until 8:55 PM EDT (5:55 PM PDT).
A Booster with Historic Pedigree
The Falcon 9 rocket for this mission features a remarkable first-stage booster — the same one that powered SpaceX and NASA’s historic Demo-2 mission on May 30, 2020. This booster previously carried astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station, where they’re currently preparing for their return journey scheduled for August 1.
Key Mission Details:
- Payload: South Korea’s inaugural military communications satellite
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 with flight-proven first stage
- Recovery Attempt: SpaceX will attempt to land the booster on their “Just Read the Instructions” droneship in the Atlantic Ocean
- Live Coverage: Expected to begin approximately 15 minutes before liftoff (~4:45 PM EDT/2:45 PM PDT)
This mission demonstrates SpaceX’s continued leadership in rocket reusability and cost-effective space access. The ability to repurpose a booster from such a historic crewed mission for a commercial satellite launch represents a significant advancement in spaceflight economics.
Viewers can watch the event live through SpaceX’s broadcast, which will showcase both the launch and the attempted booster recovery — critical steps in proving the viability of reusable rocket technology for both government and commercial space missions.
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