flown missionSuccess

Ariane 5 ECA | Thor-7 & SICRAL-2

ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3 — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaApr 26, 2015, 20:00 UTC

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

mission

Name: Thor-7 & SICRAL-2
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Thor 7 is an SSL built satellite serving maritime customers. SICRAL-2 is part of the Syracuse constellation serving French military, allowing mainland France and military units to communicate from around the world.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Apr 26, 2015, 20:00 UTC
Window opens: Apr 26, 2015, 20:00 UTC
Window closes: Apr 26, 2015, 20:00 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

Arianespace Vol VA222 / THOR 7 and SICRAL 2 (VF)

launch site

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