First of Two Satellites Deploys from Falcon 9 Rocket
On January 29, Airbus successfully deployed its first of two next-generation SpainSat secure communication satellites into orbit. The SpainSat NG-1 launched off a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The twin version of the NG-1, called the SpainSat NG-II, is currently undergoing testing at Airbus Defense and Space facilities.