2008-030 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | Türksat 3A & Skynet 5C
Jun 12, 2008, 10:05 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V183 (540)
COSPAR Designator
2008-030
Mission
Turksat 3A & Skynet 5C (Communications)
Turksat 3A is a Turkish communications satellite operated by Turksat. Providing communication services to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East from geostationary orbit at 42 degrees East. Skynet 5C is a military commications satellite for the British Ministry of Defence and operated by Paradigm Secure Communications. It is located at 17.8 degrees West.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
178 (3 YTD)
Site launches
192 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
39 (3 YTD)