Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessAstra 1L & Galaxy 17 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, May 4, 2007, 22:29 UTC
Launch window
Friday, May 4, 2007, 22:29 UTC – Friday, May 4, 2007, 22:29 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
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.
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