Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialGE-4, a hybrid C-/Ku-band satellite, serves North and South America from its orbital location at 101 degrees West. The A2100AX satellite is designed for a 15-year lifespan, but carries enough fuel to operate for a longer period of time.
Orbital Attempt
#4,352
ASA Mission
#119
Pad Launch
#94
Location Launch
#131
Designator
1999-060
Nov 13, 1999, 10:54 PM
1 update
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 13, 1999, 7:54 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
