flown missionSuccess

Zenit | Thuraya 2

Sea LaunchLaunch Platform Odyssey — Sea LaunchJun 10, 2003, 13:55 UTC

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name: Thuraya 2
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Thuraya offers GSM-compatible mobile telephone services, transmitting and receiving calls through a single 12.25 meter-aperture reflector.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Jun 10, 2003, 13:55 UTC
Window opens: Jun 10, 2003, 13:55 UTC
Window closes: Jun 10, 2003, 13:55 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 03:33 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Zenit 3SL
Family: Zenith
Variant: 3SL
Provider: Sea Launch
Type: Commercial
Country: RUS

launch site

Pad: Launch Platform Odyssey
Location: Sea Launch
Country: ???
Coordinates: 0.0000, -154.0000