PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Echostar 105, also known as SES-11, is a partnership between Echostar and SES for a communications satellite at the orbital position of 105 degrees West. Satellite’s Ku-band and C-band capacity will allow it to replace the AMC-15 and AMC-18 satellites. Echostar 105 is to provide coverage of the North America, including Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Echostar 105/SES-11
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: b18c9845-9e0a-4dab-9d2b-765886503877
Reported date: Oct 11, 2017 at 22:53 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1031 →
#2THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
2/2LANDINGS
234dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 19, 2017Previous flight: Feb 19, 2017
PAYLOAD →
SES
Communications
SESOPERATOR
GEOORBIT
4TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
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 | Echostar 105/SES-11 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 105/SES-11 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 10:53 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 Echostar 105/SES-11?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 105/SES-11 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 | Echostar 105/SES-11 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Echostar 105/SES-11 going to?
The Echostar 105/SES-11 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar 105/SES-11?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 105/SES-11 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 105/SES-11 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: Oct 11, 2017 at 22:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: b18c9845-9e0a-4dab-9d2b-765886503877
●SpaceX API1 hour ago
Booster B1031 — 2 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
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