Ariane 5 GS
SuccessRASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, Dec 21, 2007, 21:41 UTC
Launch window
Friday, Dec 21, 2007, 21:41 UTC – Friday, Dec 21, 2007, 21:41 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
RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
RASCOM-QAF 1 is the first satellite dedicated to the African continent. It operates at 2.85 degrees East, providing telecommunication services. Horizons-2 is a communications satellite owned by Horizons Satellite a joint venture between SKY Perfect JSAT Group and Intelsat. It operates at 74 degrees West.
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