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Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15
Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15 launched on Thu, May 18, 2017, 11:54 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET May 2017
NET Thu, May 18, 2017, 11:54 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz STAVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Soyuz Launch ComplexPad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz STA 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 Soyuz STA ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SES-15
SES 15 is a geostationary communications satellite operating in Ka- and Ku-bands in North America, which uses electric propulsion for initial orbit raising and all on-orbit manoeuvres.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15 launch?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15 is scheduled to lift off Thu, May 18, 2017, 11:54 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Soyuz STA.
Where does Soyuz STA/Fregat | SES-15 launch from?
It lifts off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.