Ariane 42L
SuccessGalaxy 4R · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2000, 00:29 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2000, 00:29 UTC – Wednesday, Apr 19, 2000, 00:29 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Galaxy 4R
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Galaxy 4R, a Hughes HS-601HP or "high power" spacecraft, provides broadcast and telecommunications service to North America, with the capability to provide back-up services to Latin America. The satellite was built on an expedited basis.
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