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SES-15

Soyuz-ST-A launch from Kourou (France) on May 18, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 18, 2017 · 11:54 UTCLaunch 2017-026Launch no. 5,639 in the log
RocketSoyuz-ST-Avariant Fregat
SpaceportKouroupad ELS
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 18, 2017, 11:54
Launch designation
2017-026
Mission
SES-15
Vehicle flight ID
R 15000-007/133-09
Flight code
VS17/SZ23

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
44,510 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SES-152017-026ANORAD 42709SES Satellite Leasing Ltd. (Isle of Man)Communications2,302 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.