2015-054 Success
Ariane 5 ECA | Sky Muster I (NBN-Co 1A) & ARSAT-2
Sep 30, 2015, 08:30 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA226 (580)
COSPAR Designator
2015-054
Mission
Sky Muster I (NBN-Co 1A) & ARSAT-2 (Communications)
NBN-Co 1A, nicknamed Sky Muster I, is a high-throughput communications satellite tasked with providing high-speed broadband service to rural and remote areas of Australia. Launched along with it is the Argentinian geostationary communications satellite ARSAT-2.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
237 (9 YTD)
Site launches
252 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
82 (5 YTD)