Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R

Name: Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R
Start: 2000-04-19T00:29:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Galaxy 4R, a Hughes HS-601HP or "high power" spacecraft, provides broadcast and telecommunications service to North America, with the capability to provide back-up services to Latin America. The satellite was built on an expedited basis.

Mission Details

Launch date: April 19, 2000 at 12:29 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 42L
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications