Falcon 9 Block 5 | Astra 1P/SES-24 launch

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Astra 1P/SES‑24

Name: Falcon 9 Block 5 | Astra 1P/SES-24
Start: 2024-06-20T21:35:00Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Falcon 9 Block 5

Launched Thu, Jun 20 · 9:35 PM UTC2024-06-20 21:35 UTCSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Reached orbit
Booster landed on Just Read the Instructions

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Success

Reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit

The second stage shut down at T+8:11 and released the payload at T+34:48.

Landed

B1080 Landed

The first stage landed on Just Read the Instructions, on its 9th flight.

Worldwide

118th

orbital launch attempt in 2024

SpaceX

64th

launch this year

Space Launch Complex 40

30th

launch from this pad this year

Pad turnaround

12 d 19 h

since the pad's previous launch

Replay

Replay: SpaceX Astra 1P/SES-24

The Flight Plan

Planned times, from liftoff at 9:35 PM UTC. The result is at the top of the page.

Countdown9

T−38:008:57 PMLaunch director verifies go for propellant load
T−35:009:00 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage
T−35:009:00 PMStart of propelland loading
T−16:009:19 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage
T−7:009:28 PMStart of engine chilling
T−1:009:34 PMThe onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks
T−1:009:34 PMFuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels
T−0:459:34 PMLaunch director verifies go for launch
T−0:039:34 PMStart of the engine ignition sequence

Show the countdown (9 steps)

T−38:008:57 PMLaunch director verifies go for propellant load
T−35:009:00 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage
T−35:009:00 PMStart of propelland loading
T−16:009:19 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage
T−7:009:28 PMStart of engine chilling
T−1:009:34 PMThe onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks
T−1:009:34 PMFuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels
T−0:459:34 PMLaunch director verifies go for launch
T−0:039:34 PMStart of the engine ignition sequence

Ascent6

T+0:009:35 PMFirst upwards movement of the rocket
T+1:129:36 PMMaximum dynamic pressure
T+2:319:37 PMCut-off of the main engine
T+2:359:37 PMSeparation of the second stage from the first
T+2:429:37 PMFirst start of the second engine
T+4:279:39 PMSeparation of the payload fairing

Booster Return4

T+6:259:41 PMStart of the atmospheric entry burn
T+6:509:41 PMEnd of the atmospheric entry burn
T+8:099:43 PMStart of the first stage landing burn
T+8:339:43 PMLanding of the first stage

Second Stage and Payload4

T+8:119:43 PMFirst cut-off of the second engine
T+26:3810:01 PMSecond start of the second engine
T+27:3710:02 PMSecond cut-off of the second engine
T+34:4810:09 PMFinal deployment of the payload from the rocket

Mission

ASTRA 1P, a classic wide-beam satellite, will support SES’s prime TV neighbourhood and enable content owners, private and public broadcasters across Germany, France and Spain to continue broadcasting satellite TV channels in the highest-picture quality in the most cost-efficient manner. It will be based on the full electric and powerful Spacebus NEO platform developed by Thales Alenia Space and already flight proven in orbit.

Launch Provider

SpaceX

Commercial · United States of America · Founded 2002 · CEO Elon Musk

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.

Launches

742

Successful

727

98%

Landings

687

of 715

Upcoming

136

scheduled

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Updates

Jun 21 · 1:50 AM
Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 10:13 PM
Spacecraft separation confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 9:37 PM
Liftoff.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 9:32 PM
Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started
Launch Library 2
Jun 19 · 8:36 PM
Weather 60%, trending towards 40% at the end of the window
Nosu

Show earlier updates

Jun 19 · 6:13 PM
Delayed to June 20 due to weather.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 2:21 AM
Updated launch weather.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:40 AM
Tweaked T-0.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:21 AM
Scrubbed for the day due to high winds.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:04 AM
Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started
Launch Library 2
Jun 18 · 8:59 PM
Updating T-0
SwGustav
Jun 18 · 8:25 PM
Updating launch window
Nosu
Jun 17 · 10:12 PM
Setting GO
Nosu
Jun 17 · 9:40 PM
Weather 55%
Nosu
Jun 14 · 5:52 AM
Delay to June 18.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 12 · 4:36 PM
Updated launch window per marine navigation warnings.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 9 · 7:25 AM
Targeting June 17
Nosu
Jun 6 · 6:00 PM
NET June 15.
Cosmic_Penguin
May 28 · 2:36 AM
Added launch pad.
Cosmic_Penguin
May 22 · 8:21 AM
NET June 10
Nosu
Oct 31 · 11:38 AM
Added launch for NET summer 2024.
Cosmic_Penguin

Falcon 9 Block 5

Vehicle history

Height

70m

Diameter

3.6m

To low Earth orbit

22,800kg

Liftoff thrust

7,607kN

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Astra 1P/SES‑24

Falcon 9 Block 5

Launched Thu, Jun 20 · 9:35 PM UTC2024-06-20 21:35 UTCSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Reached orbit
Booster landed on Just Read the Instructions

Follow SpaceX in the app Watch the replay

Success

Reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit

The second stage shut down at T+8:11 and released the payload at T+34:48.

Landed

B1080 Landed

The first stage landed on Just Read the Instructions, on its 9th flight.

Worldwide

118th

orbital launch attempt in 2024

SpaceX

64th

launch this year

Space Launch Complex 40

30th

launch from this pad this year

Pad turnaround

12 d 19 h

since the pad's previous launch

Replay

Replay: SpaceX Astra 1P/SES-24

The Flight Plan

Planned times, from liftoff at 9:35 PM UTC. The result is at the top of the page.

Countdown9

T−38:008:57 PMLaunch director verifies go for propellant load
T−35:009:00 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage
T−35:009:00 PMStart of propelland loading
T−16:009:19 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage
T−7:009:28 PMStart of engine chilling
T−1:009:34 PMThe onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks
T−1:009:34 PMFuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels
T−0:459:34 PMLaunch director verifies go for launch
T−0:039:34 PMStart of the engine ignition sequence

Show the countdown (9 steps)

T−38:008:57 PMLaunch director verifies go for propellant load
T−35:009:00 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage
T−35:009:00 PMStart of propelland loading
T−16:009:19 PMStart of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage
T−7:009:28 PMStart of engine chilling
T−1:009:34 PMThe onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks
T−1:009:34 PMFuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels
T−0:459:34 PMLaunch director verifies go for launch
T−0:039:34 PMStart of the engine ignition sequence

Ascent6

T+0:009:35 PMFirst upwards movement of the rocket
T+1:129:36 PMMaximum dynamic pressure
T+2:319:37 PMCut-off of the main engine
T+2:359:37 PMSeparation of the second stage from the first
T+2:429:37 PMFirst start of the second engine
T+4:279:39 PMSeparation of the payload fairing

Booster Return4

T+6:259:41 PMStart of the atmospheric entry burn
T+6:509:41 PMEnd of the atmospheric entry burn
T+8:099:43 PMStart of the first stage landing burn
T+8:339:43 PMLanding of the first stage

Second Stage and Payload4

T+8:119:43 PMFirst cut-off of the second engine
T+26:3810:01 PMSecond start of the second engine
T+27:3710:02 PMSecond cut-off of the second engine
T+34:4810:09 PMFinal deployment of the payload from the rocket

Mission

Launch Provider

SpaceX

Commercial · United States of America · Founded 2002 · CEO Elon Musk

Launches

742

Successful

727

98%

Landings

687

of 715

Upcoming

136

scheduled

FliesFalcon Starship Dragon

All SpaceX launches Website Wikipedia

Updates

Jun 21 · 1:50 AM
Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 10:13 PM
Spacecraft separation confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 9:37 PM
Liftoff.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 20 · 9:32 PM
Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started
Launch Library 2
Jun 19 · 8:36 PM
Weather 60%, trending towards 40% at the end of the window
Nosu

Show earlier updates

Jun 19 · 6:13 PM
Delayed to June 20 due to weather.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 2:21 AM
Updated launch weather.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:40 AM
Tweaked T-0.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:21 AM
Scrubbed for the day due to high winds.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 19 · 12:04 AM
Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started
Launch Library 2
Jun 18 · 8:59 PM
Updating T-0
SwGustav
Jun 18 · 8:25 PM
Updating launch window
Nosu
Jun 17 · 10:12 PM
Setting GO
Nosu
Jun 17 · 9:40 PM
Weather 55%
Nosu
Jun 14 · 5:52 AM
Delay to June 18.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 12 · 4:36 PM
Updated launch window per marine navigation warnings.
Cosmic_Penguin
Jun 9 · 7:25 AM
Targeting June 17
Nosu
Jun 6 · 6:00 PM
NET June 15.
Cosmic_Penguin
May 28 · 2:36 AM
Added launch pad.
Cosmic_Penguin
May 22 · 8:21 AM
NET June 10
Nosu
Oct 31 · 11:38 AM
Added launch for NET summer 2024.
Cosmic_Penguin

Falcon 9 Block 5

Vehicle history

Height

70m

Diameter

3.6m

To low Earth orbit

22,800kg

Liftoff thrust

7,607kN

Next From Cape Canaveral SFS

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Astra 1P/SES‑24

Replay

More Videos

The Flight Plan

Countdown9

Ascent6

Booster Return4

Second Stage and Payload4

Mission

SpaceX

Updates

Falcon 9 Block 5

Astra 1P/SES‑24

Replay

More Videos

The Flight Plan

Countdown9

Ascent6

Booster Return4

Second Stage and Payload4

Mission

SpaceX

Updates

Falcon 9 Block 5

Next From Cape Canaveral SFS

Next From Cape Canaveral SFS

Astra 1P/SES‑24

Replay

More Videos

The Flight Plan

Countdown9

Ascent6

Booster Return4

Second Stage and Payload4

Mission

SpaceX

Updates

Falcon 9 Block 5

Never Miss a Launch.

Astra 1P/SES‑24

Replay

More Videos

The Flight Plan

Countdown9

Ascent6

Booster Return4

Second Stage and Payload4

Mission

SpaceX

Updates

Falcon 9 Block 5

Next From Cape Canaveral SFS

Never Miss a Launch.

Next From Cape Canaveral SFS