Ariane 5 ECA | Türksat 3A & Skynet 5C

Name: Ariane 5 ECA | Türksat 3A & Skynet 5C
Start: 2008-06-12T22:05:09Z
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Turksat 3A is a Turkish communications satellite operated by Turksat. Providing communication services to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East from geostationary orbit at 42 degrees East. Skynet 5C is a military commications satellite for the British Ministry of Defence and operated by Paradigm Secure Communications. It is located at 17.8 degrees West.

Mission Details

Launch date: June 12, 2008 at 10:05 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Operator: Arianespace
Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission type: Communications