Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialJCSAT-12 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. Optus D3 is a communications satellite serving many customers operating in a geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East.
Orbital Attempt
#5,000
ASA Mission
#185
Pad Launch
#46
Location Launch
#199
Designator
2009-044
Aug 21, 2009, 10:09 PM
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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
Aug 21, 2009, 7:09 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
