Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Communications · GTO
SES-12 is a geostationary communications satellite. It is to provide direct-to-home broadcasting, high throughput satellite data connectivity and other telecommunication servies to Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. It is a replacement for the NSS-6 satellite and is expected to operate for 15…
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SES-12 2018-049A | Payload | 35778 × 35797 km · 0.0° | Globe |
| FALCON 9 R/B 2018-049B | Rocket body | re-entered 2019-03-23 |
COSPAR ID 2018-049. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).