LAUNCH MISSION

Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Echostar XVII & MSG-3

Name: Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Echostar XVII & MSG-3
Start: 2012-07-05T21:36:07.000Z
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

Status

Success

DATE

5 JUL 2012

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Arianespace

Launch Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3

Description

Echostar XVII is an American high throughput geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar. It is positioned at 107.1 degrees West and provides internet. MSG-3 are spin stabelised and are geostationary meteorogical satellites.

Ariane 5 ECA

Rocket Description

Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.

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