Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessSpaceway-3 & BSAT-3A · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007, 23:44 UTC
Launch window
Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007, 23:44 UTC – Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007, 23:44 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
Singtel Optus & Australian Department of Defence
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Spaceway-3 is a communications satellite providing broadband at 95 degrees West in geostationary orbit. BSAT-3A is another geostationary communications satellite operating at 110 degrees East providing high definition direct television broadcasting across Japan.
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