2010-037 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201
Aug 4, 2010, 08:59 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V196 (554)
COSPAR Designator
2010-037
Mission
RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201 (Communications)
RASCOM-QAF 1R is a replacement for RASCOM-QAF 1 which suffered a leak and as a result only had a lifespan of 2 years. Providing Africa with telecommunications, covering the whole continent. Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite which serves North Africa and the Middle East with Direct to Home TV and radio broadcasting. It operated at 7 degrees West.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
191 (3 YTD)
Site launches
205 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
52 (3 YTD)