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Eutelsat 36D Falcon 9 Block 5
March 29
Eutelsat 36D Takes Flight: A Falcon 9 Block 5 Delivers Powerful Connectivity
Gear up for another exciting launch! SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch the Eutelsat 36D satellite on a mission to deliver enhanced communication capabilities. This launch, currently targeted for Friday, March 29th, 2024, will blast off from Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, USA.
Eutelsat 36D: Bridging the Gap in Connectivity
Eutelsat 36D, built by Airbus, is a powerful telecommunications satellite designed to provide critical communication services across Africa, Russia, and Europe. Equipped with 70 Ku-band transponders and a steerable antenna, this satellite offers:
- Increased flexibility and performance optimization
- Broadened service coverage
- An expected operational lifetime exceeding 15 years
The launch of Eutelsat 36D will be a significant step forward in bridging the digital divide and ensuring wider access to reliable communication infrastructure.
Falcon 9 Block 5: A Reusable Force
The trusty Falcon 9 Block 5 will shoulder the responsibility of carrying Eutelsat 36D into orbit. This two-stage, reusable launch vehicle is renowned for its reliability and cost-effectiveness. Following liftoff, SpaceX will attempt to recover the first stage for a controlled landing on an Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS) stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Key Details:
- Launch Date: March 29, 2024 (target)
- Launch Time: To be determined
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 5
- Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, USA
- Payload: Eutelsat 36D telecommunications satellite