LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Wed Apr 09 2003
Arianespace
INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
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(10:52 PM UTC)
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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No Recovery Specified
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Rocket Details
Name:
Ariane 5 GDescription:
The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- INSAT-3A is a communications and weather satellite for ISRO, located at 93.5 degree East. Galaxy 12 is a geostationary communications satellite operating at 72 degree West, operated by PanAmSat.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3