Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Oct. 30, 2017, 7:34 p.m. - Oct. 30, 2017, 9:58 p.m.
Oct. 30, 2017, 7:34 p.m. - Oct. 30, 2017, 9:58 p.m.
Koreasat 5A is a telecommunitations satellite to provide internet access, fixed telecommunications, media and broadcasting services. Loaded with Ku-band transponders, this satellite will cover Korea, Japan, Indochina and Middle East.
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.
See DetailsThe first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on the ASDS, OCISLY, stationed of the east coast.
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