Sea Launch Platform

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:challenges weather conditions
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:battle
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Kvaerner
gptkbp:crew up to 100 personnel
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1999
gptkb:2014
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2014
gptkbp:design semi-submersible
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal due to ocean launches
gptkbp:events over 90%
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:fuel_type RP-1 and liquid oxygen
gptkbp:historical_significance first floating launch platform for commercial use
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Long_Beach,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sea Launch Platform
gptkbp:is_used_for launching satellites
gptkbp:launch_date up to 6 launches per year
gptkbp:launch_site equatorial launch site
land-based control center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Zenit-3_SL
gptkbp:launched approximately 30 days
varies by mission
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:market varies by mission
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:battle
gptkbp:mission geostationary orbit missions
gptkbp:notable_album gptkb:Eutelsat_3_B
gptkb:SES-1
gptkb:Intelsat_901
gptkbp:notable_event first commercial launch from the ocean
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Odyssey
Sea Launch Commander
gptkbp:operated_by Sea Launch AG
gptkbp:operational_area 15 years
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:part_of Sea Launch consortium
gptkbp:partnerships Boeing, RSC Energia
gptkbp:restoration ocean recovery
gptkbp:safety_record no major accidents
gptkbp:seating_capacity 5,000 kg to geostationary transfer orbit
gptkbp:technology gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:type floating launch platform
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thuraya-2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5