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Falcon 9 · March 16, 2017

SpaceX Falcon 9 Echostar 23 launch

SpaceX launched Echostar 23 on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on March 16, 2017 at 06:00 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to geostationary transfer orbit. Booster B1030 flew for the 1st time, and was not recovered.

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Mission details

LaunchedMarch 16, 2017 at 06:00 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon 9 Full Thrust
Launch padLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Mission typeCommunications
BoosterB1030, 1st flight
LandingNo 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.

FAQ

Echostar 23 questions

When did Echostar 23 launch?

SpaceX launched Echostar 23 on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on March 16, 2017 at 06:00 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew Echostar 23?

Booster B1030 flew for the 1st time, and was not recovered.

Where can I watch Echostar 23 again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 27, 2026.