MISSION NAME
Echostar 23 23
Status
Success
DATE
16 MAR 2017
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 39A
Description
Echostar 23 is a geostationary communications satellite, which will provide direct-to-home television broadcast services over Brazil. Being a flexible Ku-band satellite, it is capable of providing service from any of eight different orbital slots.
Falcon 9 Full Thrust
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.