SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A
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Oct 30, 2017 at 19:34 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Koreasat 5A is a telecommunitations satellite to provide internet access, fixed telecommunications, media and broadcasting services. Loaded with Ku-band transponders, this satellite will cover Korea, Japan, Indochina and Middle East.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Koreasat 5A
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cf40e58a-f301-4ecf-a8a0-7e6657a0319c
Reported date: Oct 30, 2017 at 19:34 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1042 →
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ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Oct 30, 2017
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 4
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2017 at 7:34 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Koreasat 5A?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 12 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Koreasat 5A going to?
The Koreasat 5A mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Koreasat 5A?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 30, 2017 at 19:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
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Launch ID: cf40e58a-f301-4ecf-a8a0-7e6657a0319c
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
Mission Profile
Koreasat 5A was a Falcon 9 Block 4 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on October 30, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1042. The launch was a success.