Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
The 3450 kg satellite carries 30 Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home voice and video transmissions to much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, after parking over 39.0° East longitude.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Tue, May 13, 2003, 22:10
Weather
Pro