Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialIt is the fifth Boeing satellite to be built for DirecTV. It was successfully launched on an Ariane-44LP H10-3 on 26 November 2001 and entered service on 27 December 2001.
Orbital Attempt
#4,505
ASA Mission
#141
Pad Launch
#110
Location Launch
#154
Designator
2001-052
Nov 27, 2001, 12:35 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
Nov 26, 2001, 9:35 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
