in ,

Diane Hockenberry: Iridium’s Launch Plans With SpaceX is Flexible

Diane Hockenberry: Iridium's Launch Plans With SpaceX is Flexible - top government contractors - best government contracting event
https://executivebiz-media.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/08/19/30/9f/c3/a0/b7/6f/d4/64/Executive-Biz.png

rocket launchA spokesperson for SpaceX customer Iridium Communications said the explosion Sunday of the Falcon 9 rocket bound for the International Space Station will have little impact on Iridium’s plans for its own payloads, Reuters reported Monday.

“It isn’t critical that they make the exact dates — there is some flexibility in our overall launch plans,” Iridium spokeswoman Diane Hockenberry told Reuters.

Irene Klotz writes that SpaceX has almost 50 launches lined up in its schedule for a total value of $7 billion.

Iridium, in particular, has contracted seven launches with SpaceX, the report said.

Klotz reports that SpaceX is investigating the potential cause of Sunday’s incident, which preliminary analysis indicates could be the second-stage motor liquid oxygen tank.

ExecutiveBiz Logo

Sign Up Now! ExecutiveBiz provides you with Daily Updates and News Briefings about Industry News

mm

Written by Anna Forrester

Orbital ATK-Built Projectile Guidance System Passes Safety, Reliability Tests; Mike Kahn Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
Orbital ATK-Built Projectile Guidance System Passes Safety, Reliability Tests; Mike Kahn Comments
Lockheed Completes MUOS Satellite Fleet; Iris Bombelyn Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
Lockheed Completes MUOS Satellite Fleet; Iris Bombelyn Comments