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Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16) launched on Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 09:25 PM UTC — a SpaceX mission.
Launch SuccessfulSpaceX
Lifted offNET Jan 2018
NET Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 09:25 PM UTC
Live coverage
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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
GovSat (SES-16)
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16) launch?
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jan 31, 2018, 09:25 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)?
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16) is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16) launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.