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Old January 16th 17, 06:58 AM posted to sci.space.policy
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Default SpaceX launch going nicely.

Snidely submitted this gripping article, maybe on Sunday:
Jeff Findley explained on 1/14/2017 :
In article ,
says...

From what I've seen so far, the SpaceX launch today is going nicely.
First stage successfully landed on the barge. This is a first for the
Vandenberg barge: Just Read the Instructions.

Second stage made it to parking orbit. Right now is a long coasting
period before second stage two performs another burn.


10 out of 10 on the "Iridium Next" satellite deployments.

Congrats to SpaceX on a successful return to flight!


Brian's email reported good visibility up through stage separation.


The first stage return was beautiful video.

There's something separating and disappearing to the left at T +5:33,
just shortly after the steering fins deployed; then boost-back at
+6:30, and the booster sticks the landing at +8:12.

URL:https://youtu.be/tTmbSur4fcs?t=1507

/dps "Just Read The Instructions -- check!"

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