BulgariaSat-1 First Geostationary Communications Satellite in Bulgaria’s History

BulgariaSat-1 First Geostationary Communications Satellite in Bulgaria’s History

Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39A

Rocket Launch: June 23, 2017 2:10 PM | SpaceX Falcon 9 BulgariaSat-1

“MISSION

BulgariaSat-1 is the first geostationary communications satellite in Bulgaria’s history. The satellite will be located at the Bulgarian orbital position and will provide television and data communications services to homes in that region of Europe.

SpaceX will attempt a controlled landing of the Falcon 9 first stage on the autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS), Of Course I Still Love You, in the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, SpaceX will use a space-proven first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, initially launched January 2017″

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