flown missionSuccess

Ariane 5 ECA | JCSAT-12 & Optus D3

ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3 — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaAug 21, 2009, 22:09 UTC

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

mission

Name: JCSAT-12 & Optus D3
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

JCSAT-12 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. Optus D3 is a communications satellite serving many customers operating in a geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Aug 21, 2009, 22:09 UTC
Window opens: Aug 21, 2009, 22:09 UTC
Window closes: Aug 21, 2009, 22:09 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 04:01 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Ariane 5 ECA
Family: Ariane
Variant: ECA
Provider: Arianespace
Type: Commercial
Country: FRA

webcasts

Ariane 5 ECA V-190 mit *JCSat 12* / *Optus D3*

launch site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 3
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: GUF
Timezone: America/Cayenne
Coordinates: 5.2390, -52.7680