Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessTerreStar-1 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009, 17:52 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009, 17:52 UTC – Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009, 17:52 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
TerreStar-1
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
An American communications satellite operated by TerreStar Corporation. Constructed by SSL is provides mobile communications to North America, and at the time of its launch was the larest commercial communications satellite ever built. It operates in geostationary orbit at 111 degrees West.
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