Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialAstra 2F is one of the Astra communications satellites owned and operated by SES, positioned at 28.2 degrees East. It provides digital TV, digital radio and multimedia services to the UK and Republic of Ireland. GSAT-10 is an Indian communication satellite operating at 83 degrees East to provide communication services to India.
Orbital Attempt
#5,244
ASA Mission
#206
Pad Launch
#65
Location Launch
#221
Designator
2012-051
Sep 28, 2012, 9:18 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
Sep 28, 2012, 6:18 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
