Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V189 (547)
COSPAR Designator
2009-035
Mission
TerreStar-1 (Communications)
An American communications satellite operated by TerreStar Corporation. Constructed by SSL is provides mobile communications to North America, and at the time of its launch was the larest commercial communications satellite ever built. It operates in geostationary orbit at 111 degrees West.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
184 (3 YTD)
Site launches
198 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
45 (3 YTD)