SPACEX
Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 23
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Mar 16, 2017 at 06:00 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Echostar 23 is a geostationary communications satellite, which will provide direct-to-home television broadcast services over Brazil. Being a flexible Ku-band satellite, it is capable of providing service from any of eight different orbital slots.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Echostar 23
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: a9908568-9a9a-4e40-bd8f-52c1c52d7444
Reported date: Mar 16, 2017 at 06:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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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 23 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 23 is scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 AM 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 23?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 23 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 23 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Echostar 23 going to?
The Echostar 23 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar 23?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 23 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Echostar 23 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: Mar 16, 2017 at 06:00 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: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: a9908568-9a9a-4e40-bd8f-52c1c52d7444
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
Mission Profile
Echostar 23 was a Falcon 9 Full Thrust mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on March 16, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1030. The launch was a success.