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AsiaSat 6 Satellite Performing Post-Launch Maneuvers Following Sunday’s SpaceX Launch

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

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The AsiaSat 6 satellite is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers after it was successfully launched early on the morning of Sept. 7, according to satellite manufacturer Space Systems/Loral (SSL). Launch took place around 1 am EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on one of Space Exploration Technology Corp.’s (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rockets. AsiaSat 6 deployed its solar arrays on schedule following its launch and began firing its main thruster on the night of Srpt. 7 to start maneuvering into…

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