Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialGalaxy 4R, a Hughes HS-601HP or "high power" spacecraft, provides broadcast and telecommunications service to North America, with the capability to provide back-up services to Latin America. The satellite was built on an expedited basis.
Orbital Attempt
#4,389
ASA Mission
#125
Pad Launch
#99
Location Launch
#138
Designator
2000-020
Apr 19, 2000, 12:29 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
Apr 18, 2000, 9:29 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
