LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Wed Jan 31 2018

SpaceX

GovSat (SES-16)

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(9:25 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(9:25 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

(11:46 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Description:

The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: 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 21.5Â° East orbital position, it is intended to operate for 15 years, using X-band and military Ka-band frequencies to support multiple missions.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 40