PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
BulgariaSat-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Bulgaria Sat and manufactured by SSL. Its payload is composed of 30 Ku band BSS transponders and 2 Ku-band FSS transponders for fixed satellite services and high-definition television broadcasts. It is designed to deliver service for 15 years with a projected fuel life of over 20 years. BulgariaSat-1 is designed to provide direct-to-home television service and data communications services to the Balkans and other European regions.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
BulgariaSat-1
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: b600cba0-29f6-4ef4-b3f5-039c287bc63b
Reported date: Jun 23, 2017 at 19:10 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1029 →
#2THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
2/2LANDINGS
160dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 14, 2017Previous flight: Jan 14, 2017
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Full Thrust
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
24
SUCCESS RATE
96%
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 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 is scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7:10 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 BulgariaSat-1?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 25 times with a 96% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is BulgariaSat-1 going to?
The BulgariaSat-1 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching BulgariaSat-1?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | BulgariaSat-1 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 23, 2017 at 19:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 5, 2020 21:09 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: b600cba0-29f6-4ef4-b3f5-039c287bc63b
●Spaceflight News API13 hours ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
