SpaceX's Falcon 9 Successfully Launches & Lands

In SpaceX news -- On January 14, 2017 the Falcon 9 successfully delivered 10 satellites to low-Earth orbit for Iridium, a global leader in mobile voice and data satellite communications. The 10 satellites are the first of at least 70 satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium's next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 9:54:39 am PST. Approximately two and a half minutes into flight, the first and second stages separate, and the second stage engine ignites to carry the 10 Iridium satellites to their destination in low-Earth orbit. Landing legs deployed in final seconds before landing. To get more information on SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launching and landing click on the pictures below to read the articles.