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Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12
Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12 launched on Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 04:45 AM UTC — a SpaceX mission.
Launch SuccessfulSpaceX
Lifted offNET Jun 2018
NET Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 04:45 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Space Launch Complex 40Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SES-12
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12 launch?
Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 04:45 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12?
Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.