Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessArabsat 5C & SES-2 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011, 21:38 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011, 21:38 UTC – Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011, 21:38 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Arabsat 5C & SES-2
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
SES-2 and Arabsat 5C are geostationary communications satellites. SES-2 provides coverage over United States and the Carribbean, while Arabsat 5C covers Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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