Mission details
| Launched | September 3, 2016 at 07:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Failure |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1028, 1st flight |
| Landing | No landing attempt |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-27 00:52 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Amos 6 (Failure before launch) questions
When did Amos 6 (Failure before launch) launch?
SpaceX launched Amos 6 (Failure before launch) on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on September 3, 2016 at 07:00 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a failure.
Which booster flew Amos 6 (Failure before launch)?
Booster B1028 flew for the 1st time, and was not recovered.
Answers as of October 27, 2026.