Space X Successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Sunday carrying two satellites for two different companies. The Florida launch was a spectacular sight, leaving behind orange-yellow arc in the sky above.
French satellite operator Eutelsat and Asia Broadcast Satellite teamed up to pay for the launch, according to Forbes, which launched from Space X’s Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40.
The Eutelsat satellite will add to the copmpany's network of satellites and provide service to customers from Canada to South America, while the ABS satellite will be used for TV, Internet and cell services for customers all over the world.
This rocket will not be reused, but Musk tweeted, “Next landing attempt will be 3rd launch from now.”
This was the third launch of the year for Space X. The next launch will be March 21 to deliver the Turkmenistan communication satellite TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSat.
