2012-062 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B
Nov 10, 2012, 09:05 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA210 (566)
COSPAR Designator
2012-062
Mission
218, B-SAT (Communications)
Eutelsat 21B is a French communications satellite providing direct to home broadcasting services from geostationary orbit at 21.5 degrees East, replacing the aging Eutelsat 21A. Star One C3 is a communications satellite replacing Brasilsat B3 in the 75 degrees West position.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
208 (7 YTD)
Site launches
223 (8 YTD)
Pad launches
66 (6 YTD)