A next generation Spanish communication satellite has been launched by SpaceX in orbit, with a liftoff on EST at 8:34 January on Wednesday, 29 January. Falcon 9 rocket, Spanceat Next Generation 1 (Spanceat NG -1) satellite, departed. Launched at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida from 39A. The satellite developed for safe government communication was placed in a geostationary transfer class. The mission also identified the final flight of Falcon 9’s first-phase booster B1073, which had previously completed 20 missions. Due to the requirements of the mission, the booster was not recovered after the launch. The deployment of Spanishat NG -1 was confirmed about 31.5 minutes after the lift.
Advanced capabilities of Spanceat NG -1
As ReportsThe Spanishat NG -1 is a collaborative attempt led by Spain -based Hisdevas in partnership with the NG -1 European Space Agency (ESA). The satellite is equipped with advanced antenna techniques designed to increase safe data transmission and communication efficiency. The system allows for accurate beam steering, where necessary ensures targeted coverage.
Laurent Jaffurt, Director of Connectivity and safe communication in ESA, Stated This satellite represents a significant progress in safe European satellite communication. This is to provide increased adaptability and protection for government users beyond Europe and from it.
Falcon 9 Last Flight for Booster B1073
As InformedFalcon 9 rocket’s first-step booster, nominated B1073, completed its 21st and final flight with this mission. It had important missions in its previous launch, which included the Hakuto -R M1 Lunar Lander and a cargo again for the International Space Station (CRS -27). Given the performance requirements of the mission, SpaceX opted not to fix the booster, as stated in its mission observation.
Satellite travel in final grade
After deployment in a geosicronous transfer orbit, Spanceat NG -1 will use its onboard propulsion to reach its nominated orbital slot, which is about 35,786 km above the Earth. The satellite passes through the system check before starting the operational service.
