Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessAstra 3B & COMSATBw-2 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, May 21, 2010, 22:01 UTC
Launch window
Friday, May 21, 2010, 22:01 UTC – Friday, May 21, 2010, 22:01 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 3B & COMSATBw-2
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Astra 3B is one of the Astra satellites operated by SES to provide digital television & radio for direct to home communications for Europe and the Middle East, operating at 23.5 degrees East. COMSATBw 1 is a satellite providing German military communications for voice and fax as well as advanced data, video and multimedia.
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