Payload: Iridium NEXT 8

🧾 Payload Information

Type: Satellite

• Iridium Communications

Mass: 9600 kg (21164.38 lbs)

Reference System: Geocentric

🚀 Launch Details

Mission Name: Iridium NEXT Mission 8

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Launch Date: Fri Jan 11 2019

Launchpad: Vandenberg Space Force Base Space Launch Complex 4E

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

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🚀 Rocket Used

Name: Falcon 9

Type: rocket

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🛰️ Cores

• Core Serial: B1049 — Reuse Count: 9 🔗 View Core

🚢 Ships Involved

• Name: Just Read The Instructions 2 — Type: Barge 🔗 View Ship
• Name: NRC Quest — Type: Cargo 🔗 View Ship
• Name: Pacific Freeedom — Type: Tug 🔗 View Ship