Published: 2018-11-18 17:22
Last Updated: 2024-04-19 13:43
The launch of the first Jordanian-made nano satellite has been postponed, according to SpaceX.
(JYI-SAT) along with other satellites that were due for launch tomorrow, Monday, November 19, 2018, are postponed to “conduct additional pre-flight inspections”
Standing down from Monday’s launch attempt of Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express to conduct additional pre-flight inspections. Once complete, we will confirm a new launch date.
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 17, 2018
The Crown Prince Foundation said in a press release that it will announce the date of the new launch as soon as SpaceX confirms the new date, stressing that it is looking forward to launching the JY1-SAT nano satellite, which was designed by Jordanian students.
SpaceX is one of the most important players in the field of space transport. It is one of the few companies in the world that sends spacecraft to Earth orbit and safely returns them to earth.
For more information: First Jordanian-made satellite to launch.