flown missionSuccess

Ariane 42P | Mugunghwa 3

ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 2 — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaSep 04, 1999, 22:34 UTC

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

mission

Name: Mugunghwa 3
Type: Communications
Target orbit: Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

The Koreasat 3 satellite is configured to provide both fixed and direct broadcast services. Korea Telecom's new A2100A has 24 Ku-Band (Fixed Satellite Service), six Ku-Band (Direct Broadcast Service), and three Ka-Band transponders. It also features a steerable antenna providing an improved coverage capability.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Sep 04, 1999, 22:34 UTC
Window opens: Sep 04, 1999, 22:34 UTC
Window closes: Sep 04, 1999, 22:34 UTC
Last updated: Jun 14, 2023, 04:22 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Ariane 42P
Family: Ariane
Variant: 42P
Provider: Arianespace
Type: Commercial
Country: FRA

launch site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 2
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: GUF
Timezone: America/Cayenne
Coordinates: 5.2320, -52.7782