Falcon 9: Echostar 23 - the return of Launch Complex 39A (Apollo 11, Space Shuttle)

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Falcon 9: Echostar 23 - the return of Launch Complex 39A (Apollo 11, Space Shuttle)

27 January 2017, 21:08

Echostar 23

Satellite bus: Space Systems/Loral SSL-1300
Band: Ku
Mass: 5,500 kg
Position: 45Â°
Coverage: Brazil
Estimated life: 15 years
Launch pad: LC-39A
State landing: NO - high performance launch

Static fire: Monday, January 30

Launch date: February 3, 2017
Launch time: 0007 Eastern

NASA TV: February 2, 2017 at 2330 Eastern
YouTube Event: likely 30 minutes before launch

Echostar 23

LC-39A

Transporter/Erector

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12 February 2017, 20:23

Static fire successful today, launch next Saturday at about 1003 Eastern.

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