Launch Overview
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Agency
SpaceX
Site / Pad
CC / LC40
Outcome
Success
Flight
057/B1040.2 F057
COSPAR Designator
2018-049
Mission
SES-12 (Communications)
SES-12 is a geostationary communications satellite. It is to provide direct-to-home broadcasting, high throughput satellite data connectivity and other telecommunication servies to Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. It is a replacement for the NSS-6 satellite and is expected to operate for 15 years.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 4
Provider
SpaceX
Agency launches
63 (11 YTD)
Site launches
770 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
89 (6 YTD)