
SpaceX launches Inmarsat communications satellite
Miami (AFP) May 16, 2017 - SpaceX on Monday launched a communications satellite for Inmarsat, marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband company.
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Miami (AFP) May 16, 2017 - SpaceX on Monday launched a communications satellite for Inmarsat, marking its first launch for the London-based mobile broadband company.
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