LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Fri Aug 21 2009
Arianespace
JCSAT-12 & Optus D3
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(10:09 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(10:09 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(10:09 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
- JCSAT-12 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. Optus D3 is a communications satellite serving many customers operating in a geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3