PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Containing 81 Ku-Band transponders, SES-9 will be positioned at 108.2 degrees East to provide communication coverage for 22 million homes. The satellite will enhance SES’s existing coverage in Asia, Australia and also improve maritime communications in the Indian Ocean. The 5300kg craft will use a xenon ion propulsion system for orbital manoeuvres to decrease the amount of propellant needed.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
SES-9
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b69f83d9-5d6f-4dfa-8d2a-e1759448a3b1
Reported date: Mar 4, 2016 at 23:35 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours 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 — B1020 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
NEW BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You FAILED
First flight: Mar 4, 2016
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 | SES-9 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SES-9 is scheduled for Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:35 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 SES-9?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SES-9 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 | SES-9 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is SES-9 going to?
The SES-9 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching SES-9?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SES-9 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | SES-9 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: Mar 4, 2016 at 23:35 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: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: b69f83d9-5d6f-4dfa-8d2a-e1759448a3b1
●SpaceX API5 hours ago
Booster B1020 — 1 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
2 videos discovered
