PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
A geostationary satellite built by Thales Alenia Space stationed at 52 degrees East providing coverage of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT
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: 7be4031b-7d5b-4b07-b617-bc3adca4b3fc
Reported date: Apr 27, 2015 at 23:03 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1016
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
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First flight: Apr 27, 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 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT launch?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:03 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 TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT 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 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT going to?
The TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 v1.1 | TürkmenÄlem 52E/MonacoSAT 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 27, 2015 at 23:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7be4031b-7d5b-4b07-b617-bc3adca4b3fc
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
TurkmenÄlem52E/MonacoSAT was a Falcon 9 v1.1 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 27, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1016. The launch was a success.