SES Selects Orbital ATK to Build SES-16/GovSat Satellite for Mid-2017 DeliveryThird GEOStar-3 Spacecraft Ordered Since 2014 Introduction Dulles, Virginia, 16 February 2015 – Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today it received a contract to build a communications satellite for LuxGovSat, a newly created joint venture between SES and the Luxembourg government. SES-16/GovSat will be used to provide military satellite bandwidth to governments and institutions. The Luxembourg government has pre-committed to a significant amount of capacity in support of its NATO obligations.Based on Orbital ATK’s recently introduced GEOStar-3™ satellite platform, SES-16/GovSat is a multi-mission satellite using dedicated military frequencies (X-band and military Ka-band) to provide high-powered and fully steerable spot beams for multiple government-specific missions. It is Orbital ATK’s 40th GEOStar satellite sale, the third GEOStar-3 satellite purchased, and seventh GEOStar satellite to be built for SES.“SES is one of the world’s most prominent satellite operators and this contract demonstrates a continued confidence in our GEOStar product line. As a customer-focused company known for innovation, reliability and affordability, we are pleased to provide LuxGovSat with a high-quality satellite that will meet expectations in cost, schedule and performance,” said Chris Richmond, VP and GM of the Commercial Satellite Division at Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group. “Based on our exceptional record of delivering flight-proven satellites on time and on budget, Orbital ATK continues to be a partner that SES and the Government of Luxembourg can count on.”Orbital ATK’s GEOStar satellite platform can accommodate all types of commercial communications payloads and is compatible with all major commercial launchers. The GEOStar design is optimized for satellite missions requiring up to eight kilowatts of payload power.The company also offers a hybrid electric propulsion GEOStar-3 design that provides the benefits of higher power/higher payload capability while still maintaining advantageous launch costs. Martin Halliwell, Chief Technology Officer of SES, commented, “The joint procurement of SES-16/GovSat opens a new chapter in the strategically important government business vertical and in the cooperation between SES and the Luxembourg government. SES-16/GovSat will ensure flexibility for the ever-changing missions of governments and institutions in the security, defense and civil arena and will allow for the deployment of integrated and smart end-to-end managed solutions for these demanding customers.”SES-16/GovSat will be designed, manufactured and tested at Orbital ATK’s satellite manufacturing facility in Dulles, Virginia. It is slated for delivery in mid-2017. Once in orbit, it will be positioned on the European geostationary orbit arc with coverage areas over Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It will have a service life of 15 years.Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group (SSG) is an industry leader in satellite technology and advanced rated space systems providing a broad portfolio of products and services for commercial, military, civil government and international customers. The Group designs, manufactures and operates small to medium-class satellites for communication, imaging, science, human exploration and military operations. SSG also specializes in market-leading integrated thermal control systems, space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, satellite servicing technology and premier technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories.
Another article on this , SES have 3 satellites on order max weight is 4200kg. This gives them choice of Ariane 5 or F9. http://spacenews.com/airbus-boeing-and-orbital-atk-split-ses-satellite-order/
Luxembourg-based SES, which was the first established commercial satellite fleet operator to use Falcon 9 and has another launch scheduled with SpaceX this summer, said its SES-14 and SES-16/GovSat satellites would be launched on separate Falcon 9 vehicles.
Quote from: TrevorMonty on 02/16/2015 04:21 pmAnother article on this , SES have 3 satellites on order max weight is 4200kg. This gives them choice of Ariane 5 or F9. http://spacenews.com/airbus-boeing-and-orbital-atk-split-ses-satellite-order/SES confirmed F9 as the launch vehicle a little afterwards. Apparently, weight growth in Ariane upper passengers means that it is now too heavy for the lower slot.http://spacenews.com/ses-books-falcon-9-launches-for-ses-14-and-ses-16-govsat/
https://twitter.com/govsatlu/status/888375632584900608GovSat-1 launch expected for December 2017 #GovSat1 #satellite #Luxembourg #Europe #Defence 100komma7.lu/article/aktual…Edit: added the tweet contents. Just realized that Tapatalk now automatically displays tweets from just the link alone, but the forum (accessed directly) does not..Text from related 21 juli article:De Satellit GovSat-1 dierft mat liichtem Retard lancéiert ginn. Den initiale Plang war e Lancement am Oktober. Vun der privater US-Entreprise SpaceX hätt een elo eng Zäitfënster confirméiert kritt. A priori fir Dezember, sou de Generaldirekter vu LuxGovSat Patrick Biewer. Enn 2017, respektiv Ufank 2018 soll de Betrib vum sougenannte Militär-Satellit kënnen ufänkenSo SpaceX gave LuxGovSat CEO Patrick Biewer notice the launch is now planned for December
Quote from: Jakusb on 07/22/2017 07:06 amhttps://twitter.com/govsatlu/status/888375632584900608GovSat-1 launch expected for December 2017 #GovSat1 #satellite #Luxembourg #Europe #Defence 100komma7.lu/article/aktual…Edit: added the tweet contents. Just realized that Tapatalk now automatically displays tweets from just the link alone, but the forum (accessed directly) does not..Text from related 21 juli article:De Satellit GovSat-1 dierft mat liichtem Retard lancéiert ginn. Den initiale Plang war e Lancement am Oktober. Vun der privater US-Entreprise SpaceX hätt een elo eng Zäitfënster confirméiert kritt. A priori fir Dezember, sou de Generaldirekter vu LuxGovSat Patrick Biewer. Enn 2017, respektiv Ufank 2018 soll de Betrib vum sougenannte Militär-Satellit kënnen ufänkenSo SpaceX gave LuxGovSat CEO Patrick Biewer notice the launch is now planned for DecemberPossible candidate for another flight-proven booster?
Quote from: SpaceFlightNowSES is considering launching its next satellite — SES 16 developed in partnership with the government of Luxembourg — with a reused Falcon 9 booster in January.Article LinkSES 16 slips to January and on a re-used booster (as I think can be expected for most SES flights from here on out).
SES is considering launching its next satellite — SES 16 developed in partnership with the government of Luxembourg — with a reused Falcon 9 booster in January.Article Link
Quote from: rockets4life97 on 10/12/2017 01:17 pmQuote from: SpaceFlightNowSES is considering launching its next satellite — SES 16 developed in partnership with the government of Luxembourg — with a reused Falcon 9 booster in January.Article LinkSES 16 slips to January and on a re-used booster (as I think can be expected for most SES flights from here on out). That statement is ambiguous as to what they are "considering", a launch delay into January, use of a "flight proven" first stage, or both.In any case, gongora's manifest currently has the SES-16 launch in January.
Another FCC app (crossposting from Reddit). This is for mission 1389 a RTLS from SLC-40 that will launch in H1 2018. Any idea as to what this one is?
MOBILE: Autonomous Drone Ship, within 10 nautical miles, within 18.52 km, centered around NL 28-08-39; WL 74-03-19
SES-16/GovSat will feature a special port, which allows a hosted payload to dock with it in orbit. The port will be the support structure for an unidentified hosted payload to be launched on a future SES satellite and then released in the vicinity of SES-16. The 200 kg, 500-watt payload then will travel to SES-16 and attach itself.
Has this been confirmed as a re-used booster? Or does NASA choosing to use a re-used booster free up core b1044 for this flight?
Is it known what booster is assigned? I'd guess CRS-12 or OTV-5, maybe KoreaSat's