Ariane 5 ECA
SuccessTürksat 3A & Skynet 5C · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, 22:05 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, 22:05 UTC – Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, 22:05 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
Turksat 3A & Skynet 5C
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Turksat 3A is a Turkish communications satellite operated by Turksat. Providing communication services to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East from geostationary orbit at 42 degrees East. Skynet 5C is a military commications satellite for the British Ministry of Defence and operated by Paradigm Secure Communications. It is located at 17.8 degrees West.
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