2018 · SpaceX
GovSat (SES-16)
successFalcon 9 Full Thrust | GovSat (SES-16)
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- January 31, 2018 at 09:25 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Space Launch Complex 40
- Mission
- GovSat (SES-16)
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit