SES-9 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES It was launched from Cape Canaveral SLC-40 by a Falcon 9 Full Thrust launch vehicle on 4 March 2016.
SES-9 satellite encapsulated in the Falcon 9 payload fairing, but not yet mated with the launch vehicle, 20 February 2016.
Flight 22 on 24 February 2016 launch attempt, which was scrubbed prior to loading propellants.
Falcon 9 Flight 22 launching on 4 March 2016, carrying SES-9.
SES S.A., trading as SES is a Luxembourgish satellite telecommunications network provider supplying video and data connectivity worldwide to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions.
Headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.