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StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 Full Thrust
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 39A
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Mission
BulgariaSat-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Bulgaria Sat and manufactured by SSL. Its payload is composed of 30 Ku band BSS transponders and 2 Ku-band FSS transponders for fixed satellite services and high-definition television broadcasts. It is designed to deliver service for 15 years with a projected fuel life of over 20 years. BulgariaSat-1 is designed to provide direct-to-home television service and data communications services to the Balkans and other European regions.
Quick facts
VehicleFalcon 9 Full Thrust
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 39A
SiteKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
WindowFriday June 23 2017, 18:10:00 UTC→Friday June 23 2017, 20:10:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyFalcon
Height71 m
Diameter3.7 m
Stages2
ReusableYes
LEO capacity22,800 kg
Track record24/25 successful
Landings16/18
