MISSION NAME
Türksat 5B
Status
Success
DATE
19 DEC 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Description
Türksat 5B is a geostationary communications satellite. It is tasked with providing broadband telecommunication services to customers across Turkey, the Middle East and large regions of Africa.
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.