2018-013 Success
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)
Jan 31, 2018, 09:25 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Falcon 9
Agency
SpaceX
Site / Pad
CC / LC40
Outcome
Success
Flight
050/B1032.2 F049
COSPAR Designator
2018-013
Mission
GovSat (SES-16) (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Falcon 9 Full Thrust
Provider
SpaceX
Agency launches
54 (2 YTD)
Site launches
764 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
85 (2 YTD)