Falcon 9 Block 5 | Türksat 6A
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July 8, 2024, 9:21 p.m. - July 9, 2024, 1:21 a.m.
July 8, 2024, 9:21 p.m. - July 9, 2024, 1:21 a.m.
Türksat 6A is Turkey's first domestically manufactured geostationary communications satellite. It is to reside in 42° East orbital slot, providing services to customers in Turkey, as well as in Europe, Northern coast of Africa, Middle East, India and Indonesia.
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Satellite signals acquisition confirmed.
Spacecraft separation.
Liftoff.
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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The Falcon 9 first stage B1076 has landed on ASDS JRTI after its 15th flight.
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