Falcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)
Launch Successful
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Jan. 31, 2018, 9:25 p.m.
Launch Window
Jan. 31, 2018, 9:25 p.m. - Jan. 31, 2018, 11:46 p.m.
Jan. 31, 2018, 9:25 p.m. - Jan. 31, 2018, 11:46 p.m.
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.
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.
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