Inaugural Rocket Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 with Bangabandhu-1

SpaceX have successfully launched their block 5 version of the Falcon 9 rocket for the first time, liftoff took place at 20:14 UTC, May 11th 2018 carrying the Bangabandhu-1 satellite for Bangladesh. The first stage of the rocket touched down on an ocean going barge shortly after launch to be re-used later. Block 5 improves re-use ability and SpaceX claim the rocket can fly 10 times without refurb, and up to 100 times in total.