LAUNCH CENTER

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Success
Thu Nov 16 2000
Arianespace

PAS-1R, Amsat P3D, STRV 1C, STRV 1D

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(1:07 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(1:07 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(1:07 AM 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.

Ariane 5 G rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Dedicated Rideshare
  • PAS-1R a commications satellite located at 40 degrees west, serving the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, operated by PanAmSat. Amsat P3D was an amateur radio satellite built and operated by AmSat. STRV was a series of four satellites operated by the UK MoD, intended to test new technologies, two were launched on this vehicle.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3