Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17
Start: 2007-05-04T22:29:00Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.

Mission Details

Launch date: May 4, 2007 at 10:29 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications