RazakSAT Launch Postponed

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Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:00am EDT 

HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Due to a potential compatibility issue between the RazakSAT spacecraft and
Falcon 1 launch vehicle, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and Astronautic
Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (ATSB) have agreed to postpone the launch of ATSB`s
RazakSAT satellite. 

While both the Falcon 1 vehicle and satellite passed all preliminary checkouts
and are cleared for launch, a concern has been identified regarding the
potential impact of predicted vehicle environments on the satellite. Based on
these concerns, the SpaceX team is evaluating options to minimize this impact
and ensure mission success. 

"SpaceX is committed to the safety and success of our customer`s payloads," said
Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX. "Our engineers are addressing this issue and
we look forward to launching RazakSAT once the issue is fully understood and
resolved." 

"Both teams are confident the issue will be resolved," said Dr. Ahmad Sabirin,
CEO of ATSB. "We are all looking forward to a successful launch." 

Updates and information regarding a new launch date will be available on
www.SpaceX.com. 



Space Exploration Technologies
Emily Shanklin, Director, Marketing and Communications
310-363-6733
media@SpaceX.com

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