SpaceX has postponed the launch of a secretive United States government payload known only as NROL-76 due to a "sensor issue" with the rocket, a spokesman said.
Elon Musk announced Monday, May 1, 2017, on Twitter that SpaceX's spy satellite launch was successful.
SpaceX hopes to try again Monday morning to launch a classified USA intelligence mission from Kennedy Space Center, after a sensor problem scrubbed a first attempt Sunday.
The launch was originally scheduled for Sunday, April 30, but that attempt was scrubbed due to a sensor issue. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has called the payload a spy satellite which implies a function for defense-intelligence purposes.
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This is SpaceX's first major national security payload since being certified by the US Air Force to launch government payloads. "ORCRP009161-topic.html" class="local_link" >Lockheed Martin Corp. that dominates the business. Recovering the rockets is seen as a major cost-saving step for future space missions by eliminating the need for new, multimillion-dollar rockets for each launch. SpaceX shared no details on what type of surveillance the device will perform, how large it is or where in orbit it will be delivered.
China's Xi says wants to appropriately handle disputes with S.Korea
Lee Sun-jin, chairman of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, who briefed him on the military's preparedness against North Korea. He will serve the typical single five-year term rather than the remainder of Park's term which was to end in 2018.
About 9 minutes after the launch, SpaceX landed the first stage booster at LZ-1, a landing facility at Cape Canaveral.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a classified spacecraft payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
'And we have touchdown, ' a SpaceX commentator said on a live webcast as cheers broke out at mission control. The company's first recycled rocket flew last month.
Roughly nine minutes after lifting off, the rocket's first stage returned to Earth, a feat that SpaceX first accomplished in December 2015.
SpaceX had mainly focused on commercial telecommunications satellites and cargo missions to the International Space Station.
3-run homer helps Tigers top Indians 7-1 Cleveland totaled six hits and four walks with Jose Ramirez smacking a two run triple while Jason Kipnis hit a sacrifice fly. Overall, the Detroit Tigers rank fifth in wRC+, seventh in both ISO and slugging percentage, as well as eighth in wOBA.
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' easily slays box office rivals Among new territories, China led with $48 million, followed by South Korea ($13.3 million) and Russian Federation ($11.6 million). The movie didn't face any direct competition this weekend , which is becoming a trend for most Marvel movies.
Trump's First Foreign Trip As President Is Later Than Anyone Since LBJ
The formal White House announcement also emphasized the Saudi component of the trip. But he gave no details of how he would revive long-stalled peace talks.
Buffett expresses sympathy, but Berkshire political spending proposal fails At Berkshire's annual meeting Saturday, Buffett is the celebrity that everyone wants to get close to. Beyond that, the company will likely spend $50 billion or so in those years to repurchase shares.
Comey was sacked immediately after asking for money to expand Russian Federation investigation The attorney general has already had to recuse himself from the investigation for being too close to the president. However, Rosenstein wrote one of the memos the White House released Tuesday afternoon justifying Comey's dismissal.
Trump expected to name judicial nominees today Now Trump is set to nominate 10 people chosen by the Federalist Society to start filling those seats. President Donald Trump on Monday will name 10 conservative judges to fill federal court vacancies.
Madrid eliminates Atletico, reaches Champions League final
Real Madrid hero Isco said overcoming neighbouring rivals Atletico to reach the Champions League final "tastes much better". Simeone was quoted by Marca saying: "Those first 30 minutes will be in the history of the stadium and the people".
Turkish PM objects to US arming of Syrian Kurds Otherwise, he warned, "the outcome won't only affect Turkey, a negative outcome will also emerge for the United States". "I believe the US president has not been sufficiently informed or is misinformed".
Ryan Ellis remains catalyst for Predators offense in game-four Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots and Ryan Dzingel scored for the Senators, who eliminated Boston in six games in the first round. The Nashville Predators drew their highest-ever local television rating for Sunday's Game 3 3-1 playoff win against the St.
Oil slides below $45 as U.S. shale confounds Opec This was the longest period with increasing oil production since 2012 when the shale boom really hit a high. The report suggests the economy's slump in the first three months of the year could prove temporary.
Wizards run away from Celtics with 26-point burst to even series They handily controlled the entire game, outscoring the Celtics 39-17 in the first quarter and never trailing on the scoreboard. It also was a precursor of what was to come offensively for Beal in Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Trump Meets With Russia's Lavrov At The White House Today He says he hopes the current "fireworks" will evolve into an acceptable agreement for all sides, including Syria's opposition. He met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the White House early Wednesday, ahead of his visit to the Oval Office.
Curry's 30 points lead Warriors in sweep over Jazz But as they advance along with Golden State , Lue revealed that the Warriors aren't the only team he's watching closely. They limited the duo to a combined 7-of-29 shooting from the field - including just 3-of-15 from 3-point range.
Kylie Jenner snaps star studded selfie in Met Gala bathroom Lady Gaga was notably absent from last night's Met Gala , which celebrated one of her favourite designers, Commes des Garçons. Seconds before dashing to the auto , in true Hudson fashion, she made time for one last selfie.
Kylian Mbappe breaks two Champions League records in Monaco's defeat to Juventus
However, as time has passed, those links have died down, with Allegri now tipped to remain at Juventus for the foreseeable future.