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SuccessGE 3 · Lockheed Martin
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Sep 4, 1997, 12:03 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Sep 4, 1997, 12:03 UTC – Thursday, Sep 4, 1997, 12:03 UTC
Provider
Lockheed Martin
Rocket
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
GE 3
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
GE 3 carries also 24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide voice and video communications to North America after parking at 127° W longitude.
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