Koreasat 5A is a South Korean communications satellite operated by KT SAT, a subsidiary of KT Corporation.[2] On 30 October 2017, it was launched on Falcon 9 ("Full Thrust" version) rocket.[3][4]
![]() Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center LC-39A, carrying Koreasat 5A | |
Mission type | Communications Satellite |
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COSPAR ID | 2017-067A ![]() |
SATCAT no. | 42984![]() |
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Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
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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 |
Satellite name | Koresat-5A |
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Operator | KT SAT[1] |
Type | GEO stationary satellite |
Orbit slot | 113°E |
Coverage | Indochina, Korea, South Asia, Indian Ocean |
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