Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
11:54:53
Thursday May 18, 2017
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SES 15 is a geostationary communications satellite operating in Ka- and Ku-bands in North America, which uses electric propulsion for initial orbit raising and all on-orbit manoeuvres. The new satellite was built by Boeing based on the Boeing 702SP platform, to be launched in Q2 2017, and to open up a new orbital location to serve North America. SES-15 carries a hybrid payload, with additional Ku-band wide beams and Ku- as well as Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capability. The satellite is equipped with an electric propulsion system for orbit raising and in-orbit manoeuvres. SES-15, positioned at 129° West, enables SES to serve its leading aeronautical customers and serve other traffic-intensive data applications such as government, VSAT networks, and maritime.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
2,302 kilograms
Manufacturer
RKK EnergiyaPrice
$30.00 million
Rocket
Height: 46.94m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 8,500 kg
GTO: 3,000 kg
Liftoff Thrust
4,317 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.11m
Height: 11.43m
Stages
4
Strap-ons
4
29th
Mission
1st
Mission of 2017
249th
Mission
5th
Mission of 2017
27th
Orbital launch attempt