Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialRASCOM-QAF 1R is a replacement for RASCOM-QAF 1 which suffered a leak and as a result only had a lifespan of 2 years. Providing Africa with telecommunications, covering the whole continent. Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite which serves North Africa and the Middle East with Direct to Home TV and radio broadcasting. It operated at 7 degrees West.
Orbital Attempt
#5,071
ASA Mission
#191
Pad Launch
#52
Location Launch
#205
Designator
2010-037
Aug 4, 2010, 8:59 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
Aug 4, 2010, 5:59 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
