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Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A
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Mar 2, 2015 at 03:50 UTC
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Source
PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
These are both geostationary communication satellites, with Eutelsat 155 West B providing coverage in the Americas, and ABS-3A providing coverage in the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A
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: bfc70e01-0b61-43bf-871a-a19342442166
Reported date: Mar 2, 2015 at 03:50 UTC
Last synced: 26 seconds ago
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BOOSTER — B1014
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
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First flight: Mar 2, 2015
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
v1.1
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
Falcon 9 v1.1 is a significantly redesigned version of the its predecessor, including a higher payload capacity. This version arranges the engines in a structural form SpaceX calls an Octaweb.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A launch?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2015 at 3:50 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 Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A going to?
The Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A 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 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 2, 2015 at 03:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 26 seconds ago
●Launch Library 226 seconds ago
Launch ID: bfc70e01-0b61-43bf-871a-a19342442166
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A was a Falcon 9 v1.1 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 2, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1014. The launch was a success.