SpaceX Successfully Launches Koreasat-6A Communications Satellite into Orbit.

Science and Technology

On 11 November 2024, SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) successfully launched Koreasat-6A, a South Korean communication satellite, onboard the Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral, Florida, The United States of America (USA).


      - The satellite was launched for KT SAT Corporation Limited (South Korea's national satellite operator).

      - It was deployed into geosynchronous transfer orbit about 35 minutes after liftoff.

      - This marks the 23rd flight of the Falcon 9 first-stage booster.

Main Points:-   (i) This launch marks the 107th successful mission for SpaceX this year and the 364th successful booster landing across all Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions.

      (ii) The launch of the Koreasat-6A satellite is part of KT SAT's strategy to enhance its satellite infrastructure, including its shift towards multi-orbit satellite capabilities.

(iii) Koreasat 6A was developed by France-based Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture (JV) between French company Thales Group (67%) and the Italian defense company Leonardo (33%).
About SpaceX

CEO: Elon Musk
Headquarters: California
          ____________________________