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StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
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Mission
The SAOCOM 1B spacecraft is the second of the two SAOCOM constellation satellites. It is tasked with hydrology and land observation, and will also operate jointly with the Italian COSMO-SkyMed constellation in X-band to provide frequent information relevant for emergency management. Two rideshare payloads are present - Tyvak-0172 and PlanetiQ’s GNOMES-1.
Quick facts
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowAug 30, 23:18:00 UTC→Aug 30, 23:18:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyFalcon
Height70 m
Diameter3.65 m
Stages2
ReusableYes
LEO capacity22,800 kg
Track record606/607 successful
Landings593/598
