2003-028 Success
Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c
Jun 11, 2003, 10:38 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V161 (515)
COSPAR Designator
2003-028
Mission
Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c (Communications)
Optus and Defence C1 is a relay platform in geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East. It is one of the most advanced communications satellites ever built. BSAT-2C is a geostationary communication satellite for B-SAT.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 G
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
155 (3 YTD)
Site launches
169 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
16 (2 YTD)