Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V176 (536)
COSPAR Designator
2007-016
Mission
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 (Communications)
Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
171 (2 YTD)
Site launches
185 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
32 (2 YTD)