Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessAstra 5B & Amazonas 4A · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Saturday, Mar 22, 2014, 22:04 UTC
Launch window
Saturday, Mar 22, 2014, 22:04 UTC – Saturday, Mar 22, 2014, 22:04 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 5B
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
ASTRA 5B will extend transponder capacity and geographical reach over Eastern European and neighbouring markets for DTH, direct-to- cable and contribution feeds to digital terrestrial television networks. It will also carry a hosted L-band payload for the European Commission’s European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) - See more at: http://www.ses.com/4628908/astra-5b#sthash.h0BOdquk.dpuf
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