January 31, 2018 9:25 pm
GovSat (SES-16)
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Falcon 9
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:25 UTC
Window Close
23:46 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 31, 2018 · 21:25 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
SpaceX
Payload
GovSat (SES-16)
Rocket
Falcon 9
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
SpaceX
Space Launch Complex 40
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:25 UTC
Window Close
23:46 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 31, 2018 · 21:25 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
SpaceX
Payload
GovSat (SES-16)
Rocket
Falcon 9
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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