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SES-20/SES-21

Atlas V 531 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on October 4, 2022, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 4, 2022 · 21:36 UTCLaunch 2022-123Launch no. 6,306 in the log
RocketAtlas V 531variant G1
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC41
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 4, 2022, 21:36
Launch designation
2022-123
Mission
SES-20/SES-21
Vehicle flight ID
AV-099

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
163 km
Initial apogee
611 km
Inclination
28.1°
Payload mass to orbit
3.3 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SES-202022-123ANORAD 53960SES S.A. (Princeton)Communications1,499 kgIn orbit
SES-212022-123BNORAD 53961SES S.A. (Princeton)Communications1,768 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.