MISSION NAME
Türksat 5A
Status
Success
DATE
8 JAN 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Description
Türksat 5A is the first of two Turkish next generation communications satellites, which will be operated by Türksat for commercial and military purposes.
Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Description
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.