flown missionSuccess

Falcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12

SpaceXSpace Launch Complex 40 — Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAJun 04, 2018, 04:45 UTC

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name: SES-12
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Weather probability: 70% go

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.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Jun 04, 2018, 04:45 UTC
Window opens: Jun 04, 2018, 04:29 UTC
Window closes: Jun 04, 2018, 08:29 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 17:42 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 4
Family: Falcon
Variant: Block 4
Provider: SpaceX
Type: Commercial
Country: USA

webcasts

SES-12 Mission

launch site

Pad: Space Launch Complex 40
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country: USA
Timezone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 28.5619, -80.5774