MISSION NAME
RazakSAT
Status
Success
DATE
14 JUL 2009
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Omelek Island
Description
RazakSAT is a Malaysian Earth observation satellite carrying a high-resolution camera. It was the first and only operational satellite to be put in orbit by SpaceX's Falcon 1.
Falcon 1
Rocket Description
The Falcon 1 was the first launch vehicle developed and manufactured by SpaceX in 2006. It is an expendable, two stage rocket where each stage is powered by a single LOX/RP1 engine.