May 12, 2017

BulgariaSat-1 Arrives at Cape Canaveral Launch Site

Bulgaria's first geostationary communications satellite begins final preparations for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9.

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May 5, 2017

SpaceX to Launch BulgariaSat-1 in Mid-June

Countdown begins for Bulgaria's first satellite launch. BulgariaSat-1 scheduled for mid-June 2017 aboard reusable Falcon 9 rocket.

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September 8, 2016

BulgariaSat-1 Kicks Off Final Preparation Phase

Bulgaria's first satellite successfully completes final antenna testing at CATR facility, concluding the testing phase before launch.

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August 9, 2016

Bulgaria Sat One Step Away from Launch

BulgariaSat-1 successfully completes vibration and acoustic testing, with only antenna testing remaining before launch readiness.

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April 17, 2016

BulgariaSat-1 Undergoes Extreme Thermal Vacuum Testing

Bulgaria's first satellite enters thermal vacuum chamber for critical testing, simulating extreme space conditions from -70°C to 80°C.

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March 20, 2016

BulgariaSat-1 Preparing for Launch by Year-End

Bulgaria's first communications satellite is being prepared for launch, with significant progress in construction and testing at SSL's Silicon Valley facility.

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