SES-8 Launch on SpaceX/Falcon 9 Delayed to Thursday 28

SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (SESG.PA) and SpaceX announce that the Falcon 9 mission to launch the SES-8 satellite is delayed to November 28.

SpaceX observed unexpected readings with the first stage liquid oxygen system and is taking corrective action.

The launch vehicle and satellite have been secured and SES and SpaceX are looking forward to the next launch opportunity on Thursday at 5:38 p.m. Eastern time (23.38 CET).

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