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Koreasat 5A
South Korean communications satellite launched in 2017 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Koreasat 5A is a South Korean communications satellite operated by KT SAT, a subsidiary of KT Corporation.[1] On 30 October 2017, it was launched on Falcon 9 ("Full Thrust" version) rocket.[2][3]
More information Satellite name, Koresat-5A ...
Satellite name | Koresat-5A |
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Operator | KT SAT[4] |
Type | GEO stationary satellite |
Orbit slot | 113°E |
Coverage | Indochina, Korea, South Asia, Indian Ocean |
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Quick Facts Mission type, Operator ...
![]() Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center LC-39A, carrying Koreasat 5A | |
Mission type | Communications Satellite |
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Operator | KT SAT |
COSPAR ID | 2017-067A ![]() |
SATCAT no. | 42984![]() |
Spacecraft properties | |
Bus | Spacebus-4000B2 |
Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 19:34, October 27, 2017 (UTC) (2017-10-27T19:34Z) UTC |
Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
Launch site | Kennedy Space Center LC-39A |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Geostationary (GEO) |
Longitude | 113° East |
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