Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
June 4, 2018, 4:29 a.m. - June 4, 2018, 8:29 a.m.
June 4, 2018, 4:29 a.m. - June 4, 2018, 8:29 a.m.
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.
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 DetailsB1040 was expended after its second flight
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