Ariane 5 G
SuccessAstra 2B & GE-7 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Sep 14, 2000, 22:54 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Sep 14, 2000, 22:54 UTC – Thursday, Sep 14, 2000, 22:54 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 2B & GE-7
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Astra 2B is one of the Astra communications satellite owned and operated by SES. Providing digital television and radio broadcast service to the UK and Republic of Island. GE-7 is also a commercial communications satellite owned and operated by GE American. Providing coverage to North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean islands and most of Mexico.
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