Iridium to rely on used SpaceX boosters for next 2 launches

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Iridium Communications says its next two launches of new-generation satellites will use refurbished SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage boosters that have flown previously. The announcement Thursday is another step in SpaceX’s effort to reduce launch costs. The company has launched a few used boosters and is trying to expand acceptance of reusability […]