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SpaceX successfully launched a European TV satellite into orbit and then achieved its 250th landing on an ocean-based droneship.
According to a SpaceX mission description, it was the ninth launch and landing for this particular booster and the company’s 250th droneship landing overall.
The Falcon 9’s upper stage, meanwhile, delivered Astra 1P to geosynchronous transfer orbit about 35 minutes after launch. The satellite will make its way to geostationary orbit, 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above Earth.
After a checkout period, Astra 1P will provide TV broadcasting services to customers throughout Europe.
The Astra 1P launch was SpaceX’s 62nd orbital mission of the year.
