Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA204 (561)
COSPAR Designator
2011-049
Mission
Arabsat 5C & SES-2 (Communications)
SES-2 and Arabsat 5C are geostationary communications satellites. SES-2 provides coverage over United States and the Carribbean, while Arabsat 5C covers Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
199 (5 YTD)
Site launches
213 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
60 (5 YTD)