Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialAstra 1B was the third of the Astra communications satellites launched and operated by SES (Société Européenne des Satellites). Arsene (Ariane Radio-Amateur Satellite Enseignement Espace) was designed and built by the French space agency CNES's radio amateur group (RACE) and carried a VHF/UHF and a UHF/S-band transponder.
Orbital Attempt
#3,816
ASA Mission
#55
Pad Launch
#31
Location Launch
#65
Designator
1993-031
May 12, 1993, 12:56 AM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
May 11, 1993, 9:56 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
