Launch Overview
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Agency
SpaceX
Site / Pad
KSC / LC39A
Outcome
Success
Flight
398/B1067.23 F393
COSPAR Designator
2024-206
Mission
Koreasat 6A (Communications)
The Koreasat 6A spacecraft, built by Thales Alenia Space, will have 20 transponders for fixed satellite services and six for TV broadcasting to replace the Koreasat 6 launched in 2010. Koreasat 6A will be based on the manufacturer’s Spacebus 4000B2 platform and is expected to weigh about 3.5 metric tons at launch. It will be designed to operate for at least 15 years.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Provider
SpaceX
Agency launches
423 (112 YTD)
Site launches
246 (20 YTD)
Pad launches
188 (20 YTD)