Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialSkynet 5D is a military communications satellite operated by Astrium Services on behalf of the British Ministry of Defence. It operates in a geostationary orbit at 25 degrees East. Mexsat-3 is part of the MEXSAT telecommunications network and occupies 114.9 degrees West. It provides broadband, high quality telephony and much more for Mexico.
Orbital Attempt
#5,268
ASA Mission
#210
Pad Launch
#67
Location Launch
#225
Designator
2012-075
Dec 19, 2012, 9:49 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
Dec 19, 2012, 6:49 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
