Ariane 5 G
SuccessOptus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2003, 22:38 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2003, 22:38 UTC – Wednesday, Jun 11, 2003, 22:38 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
Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Optus and Defence C1 is a relay platform in geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East. It is one of the most advanced communications satellites ever built. BSAT-2C is a geostationary communication satellite for B-SAT.
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