Where: Florida, US Why: SpaceX will use a Falcon 9 to launch the Thuraya-4 NGS communications satellite into a geosyncronous orbit. The satellite was built by Airbus Defense and Space for Yahsat, based in the UAE. Following the launch, SpaceX will try to land the first stage of the Falcon 9. Recap The first launch we got last week was a Falcon 9 from SpaceX carrying the RRT-1 mission. RRT-1 is short for Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 and it was a US national security mission. Following the launch, the first stage of the rocket landed on a droneship. Next up, another SpaceX Falcon 9 was used to launch the NROL-149 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. It was a classified mission so it's not known for sure what was being launched. After the launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on a droneship. In its third mission of the week, SpaceX launched some satellites for the Luxembourgish company SES. The SES O3b mPOWER satellites will be used for to provide communications services. After the launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on a droneship. Finally, Space One's KAIROS rocket experienced an anomoly, making for an interesting watch. That's it for this week! Check back next week for more launches! Tags