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Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A
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SpaceX

Eutelsat 115 West B & ABS-3A

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Falcon 9 v1.1
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Mar 2, 03:50:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 v1.1
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
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Mission

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.

Quick facts

VehicleFalcon 9 v1.1
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 40
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowMar 2, 03:50:00 UTC→Mar 2, 03:50:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyFalcon
Height68.4 m
Diameter3.65 m
Stages2
ReusableNo
LEO capacity13,150 kg
Track record14/15 successful
Landings0/5
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.562, -80.577
Scrub riskLOW
Go90%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go90%Wind4 ktGusts4 ktCloud50%Temp81°F

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

10000% cloud cover in layer above freezing (14743 ft) — approximated · ≥60% layer 13488–17907 ft (4419 ft thick) — approximated