T+65: The New GEO Model, Orbital ATK’s Composite Case, Good and Bad SpaceX News

SES gives us a preview of their new GEO strategy (which may be a harbinger of the future), Orbital ATK tests a new composite case to be used for their Next-Generation Launcher and future SLS boosters, NASA approves the use of previously-flown Falcon 9 first stages, and SpaceX sets off some LOX fireworks down in McGregor, Texas.

This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 23 executive producers—Kris, Mike, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Guinevere, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Robert, Brian, and five anonymous—and 96 other supporters on Patreon.

• SES Rethinks GEO Model - Main Engine Cut Off
• SES tells satellite builders to prepare for a total rethink of their business - Space Intel Report
• Orbital ATK’s Next-Generation Composite Case Passes Structural Acceptance Test - Main Engine Cut Off
• Orbital ATK Successfully Tests First Motor Case for Next Generation Launch Vehicle | Orbital ATK News Room
• Orbital ATK on Twitter: “Our Next Generation Launch Vehicle achieves critical milestone with completion of structural acceptance test”
• SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches Koreasat 5A | NASASpaceFlight.com
• NASA Approves Use of Previously-Flown Falcon 9 Boosters - Main Engine Cut Off
• Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffers a rocket-engine failure during testing - The Washington Post
• SpaceX suffers Merlin engine test mishap - SpaceNews.com
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