Name: Estrela do Sul 1 — Zenit 3SL
Start: 2004-01-11T04:12:59Z
End: 2004-01-11T04:12:59Z
Location: Launch Platform Odyssey

Question 1

What rocket is launching Estrela do Sul 1?

Accepted Answer

Estrela do Sul 1 is launching on the Zenit 3SL.

Question 2

Who is launching Estrela do Sul 1?

Accepted Answer

Estrela do Sul 1 is being launched by Sea Launch, a commercial launch provider.

Question 3

Where is Estrela do Sul 1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Estrela do Sul 1 is launching from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.

Question 4

What orbit is Estrela do Sul 1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Estrela do Sul 1 is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Zenit 3SL reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Zenit 3SL is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Zenit 3SL flown?

Accepted Answer

The Zenit 3SL has launched 36 times to date, with 33 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Estrela do Sul 1 mission?

Accepted Answer

Estrela do Sul (Telstar 14) is a communications satellite operated by Loral Skynet do Brazil, which offers its customers coverage throughout Latin America with connectivity into North America.

Estrela do Sul 1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Platform Odyssey

Sea Launch

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