MISSION NAME
Hispasat 30W-6 (Hispasat 1F)
Status
Success
DATE
6 MAR 2018
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Description
Hispasat 30W-6, also known as Hispasat 1F, is a Spanish geostationary communications satellite. Joining the Hispasat fleet, this satellite is to operate in orbit for 15 years, providing services to Europe, North Africa, North America and South America. It is a replacement for the Hispasat 1D satellite at 30º West longtitude in geostationary orbit. Satellite launch mass is about 6000 kg and it is equipped with Ku-, Ka- and C-band transponders.
Falcon 9 Block 4
Rocket Description
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.