Ariane 5 ECA | Arabsat 5C & SES-2

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | Arabsat 5C & SES-2
Start: 2011-09-21T21:38:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

SES-2 and Arabsat 5C are geostationary communications satellites. SES-2 provides coverage over United States and the Carribbean, while Arabsat 5C covers Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Mission Details

Launch date: September 21, 2011 at 09:38 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications