LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Fri May 04 2007
Arianespace
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(10:29 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(10:29 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(10:29 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Ariane 5 ECADescription:
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Communications
- Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3