Second launch of the enhanced Falcon 9 Full Thrust launch vehicle. Following the launch, SpaceX attempted an experimental landing test to a drone ship, although a successful landing was not expected because launch mass exceeded previously indicated limit for a GTO there was little fuel left. As predicted, booster recovery failed: the spent first stage "landed hard", but the controlled-descent, atmospheric re-entry and navigation to the drone ship were successful and returned significant test data on bringing back high-energy Falcon 9s.
Payloads
SES-9

Type:

Satellite

Mass:

5,271 kg

Inclination Degree:

0.0149°

Customers:

SES

Manufacturers:

Boeing

Nationalities:

Luxembourg

Mission Images