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SES-9

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on March 4, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 4, 2016 · 23:35 UTCLaunch 2016-013Launch no. 5,539 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT3
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 4, 2016, 23:35
Launch designation
2016-013
Mission
SES-9
Vehicle flight ID
022/B1020? F022

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,805 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SES-92016-013ANORAD 41380SES Satellite Leasing Ltd. (Isle of Man)Communications5,271 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.