Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialAn American communications satellite operated by TerreStar Corporation. Constructed by SSL is provides mobile communications to North America, and at the time of its launch was the larest commercial communications satellite ever built. It operates in geostationary orbit at 111 degrees West.
Orbital Attempt
#4,991
ASA Mission
#184
Pad Launch
#45
Location Launch
#198
Designator
2009-035
Jul 1, 2009, 5:52 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
Jul 1, 2009, 2:52 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
