Communications
GovSat-2 is the second satellite for GovSat, the public-private partnership between SES and the Luxembourg government. The satellite is designed to address the needs of defense users at the highest Security and Service Assurance Level, adding new ultra-high frequency (UHF) channels in the X- and military Ka-bands, and will include other security features such as dedicated hardening, an advanced anti-jamming system, and embedded geo-location. GovSat-2 will be positioned over the European satellite arc, joining GovSat-1 in augmenting reliable connectivity services for government customers over the region. The satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space on its Spacebus 4000B2 platform.
Orbital Attempt
#7,619
ASA Mission
#344
Pad Launch
#25
Location Launch
#379
Dec 31, 2029, 12:00 AM
Year
1 update
Added launch.
SourceELA-4, is a launch pad and associated facilities at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana. The complex is composed of a launch pad with mobile gantry, an horizontal assembly building and a dedicated launch operations building. ELA-4 is operated by Arianespace as part of the Ariane 6 program.
Total Launches
7
Orbital Attempts
7
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 12d
Ariane 6 variant with four solid boosters, enabling heavier payloads.
Length
63 m
Diameter
5.4 m
Launch Mass
860 t
Thrust
15,000 kN
LEO Capacity
21,650 kg
GTO Capacity
12,000 kg
SSO Capacity
14,900 kg
Launch Cost
$90M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2026
Fastest Turnaround
2mo 16d
Total Launches
2
Successful
2
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
2
Maiden flight: Feb 12, 2026
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Founded
1980
Administrator
CEO: David Cavaillolès
Total Launches
326
Successful
311
Failed
15
Pending
29
Consecutive Success
14
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 30, 2029, 9:00 PM
Total Launches
333
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903