Koreasat 6A

Koreasat 6A

Falcon 9 NOV 12 2024 12:22PM

SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket as part of Koreasat 6A mission from SLC-40 or LC-39A Florida, United States.

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameKoreasat 6A
Launch SiteSLC-40 or LC-39A, Florida, USA
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
AgencySpaceX
Launch DateNOV 12 2024
The Koreasat 6A spacecraft, built by Thales Alenia Space, will have 20 transponders for fixed satellite services and six for TV broadcasting to replace the Koreasat 6 launched in 2010. Koreasat 6A will be based on the manufacturer Spacebus 4000B2 platform and is expected to weigh about 3.5 metric tons at launch. It will be designed to operate for at least 15 years.

Launch Vehicle - Falcon 9

Height70 m / 229.6 ft
Diameter3.7 m / 12 ft
Mass549054 Kg / 1207920 lb
Stages2
Payload To LEO22800 Kg / 50265 lb
Payload To GTO8300 Kg / 18300 lb
Payload To Mars4020 Kg / 8860 lb
Burn Time397 sec
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Number Of Engine1 vacuum

Koreasat 6A Launch Video

Koreasat 6A