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GovSat (SES-16)

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

SUCCESS
Success

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 · 21:25 UTC

Mission

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GovSat, also known as SES-16 is a communications satellite for LuxGovSat S.A., which is a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg government and SES. Staying in 21.5° East orbital position, it is intended to operate for 15 years, using X-band and military Ka-band frequencies to support multiple missions.

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

90%

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Variant: Full Thrust

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 40

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

28.562° N, 80.577° W

85

Pad Launches

764

Location Launches

54

Agency Launches

13

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