Mission details
| Launched | October 30, 2017 at 19:34 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 4 |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1042, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: droneship OCISLY |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Koreasat 5A questions
When did Koreasat 5A launch?
SpaceX launched Koreasat 5A on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on October 30, 2017 at 19:34 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Koreasat 5A?
Booster B1042 flew for the 1st time, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.
Where can I watch Koreasat 5A again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.