Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA2
Outcome
Success
Flight
V123 L491a
COSPAR Designator
1999-060
Mission
GE 4 (Communications)
GE-4, a hybrid C-/Ku-band satellite, serves North and South America from its orbital location at 101 degrees West. The A2100AX satellite is designed for a 15-year lifespan, but carries enough fuel to operate for a longer period of time.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 44LP
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
119 (7 YTD)
Site launches
131 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
94 (7 YTD)