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Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 4 February 2025 21:25 IST

SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys SpainSat NG-1, Enhancing Secure Communications

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SpaceX launches next-gen Spanish communications satellite into orbit

Highlights

SpainSat NG-1 launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 for secure communications
ESA and Hisdesat developed advanced satellite technology
Falcon 9’s B1073 booster completed its 21st and final mission

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A next-generation Spanish communications satellite has been launched into orbit by SpaceX, with liftoff occurring at 8:34 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 29. The Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The satellite, developed for secure governmental communications, was placed into a geostationary transfer orbit. This mission also marked the final flight of Falcon 9's first-stage booster B1073, which had previously completed 20 missions. Due to mission requirements, the booster was not recovered after launch. The deployment of SpainSat NG-1 was confirmed approximately 31.5 minutes after liftoff.

SpainSat NG-1's Advanced Capabilities 3r4457

According to European Space Agency (ESA). The satellite is equipped with advanced antenna technology designed to enhance secure data transmission and communication efficiency. The system allows for precise beam steering, ensuring targeted coverage where required.

Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications at ESA, stated that this satellite represents a crucial advancement in secure European satellite communications. It is intended to provide enhanced adaptability and security for governmental s across Europe and beyond.

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Falcon 9's Final Flight for Booster B1073 2b323

As SpaceX opted not to recover the booster, as stated in its mission overview.

Satellite's Journey to Final Orbit 331na

Following deployment into a geosynchronous transfer orbit, SpainSat NG-1 will use its onboard propulsion to reach its designated orbital slot, approximately 35,786 km above Earth. The satellite will then undergo system checks before commencing operational service.

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