LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Wed Apr 09 2003

Arianespace

INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(10:52 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(10:52 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

(10:52 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Ariane 5 G

Description:

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