SES-16
SES-16 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES and designed and manufactured by Orbital ATK; it is a joint venture between SES and Luxembourg. It has a mass of 4,230 kg (9,330 lb) and has a design life of at least 15 years.[1] The satellite, also known as GovSat-1, was launched by SpaceX on January 31, 2018.[2]
| Mission type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Operator | SES |
| COSPAR ID | 2018-013A |
| SATCAT no. | 43178 |
| Mission duration | 15 years |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | SES-16 |
| Manufacturer | Orbital ATK |
| Launch mass | 4,230 kg (9,330 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 31 January 2018 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Geostationary |
See also
References
- GovSat 1 (SES 16)
- Henry, Caleb (2018-01-31). "SpaceX launches GovSat-1 with previously flown Falcon 9 booster - SpaceNews.com". SpaceNews.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
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