2007-063 Success
Ariane 5 GS | RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2
Dec 21, 2007, 09:41 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Ariane 5GS
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V180 (530)
COSPAR Designator
2007-063
Mission
RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2 (Communications)
RASCOM-QAF 1 is the first satellite dedicated to the African continent. It operates at 2.85 degrees East, providing telecommunication services. Horizons-2 is a communications satellite owned by Horizons Satellite a joint venture between SKY Perfect JSAT Group and Intelsat. It operates at 74 degrees West.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 GS
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
175 (6 YTD)
Site launches
189 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
36 (6 YTD)