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ArianespaceLaunch SuccessfulCommunicationsAriane 5 ECA
Launched 2011-09-21 21:38 UTCAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Success
Reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Worldwide
52nd
orbital launch attempt in 2011
Arianespace
5th
launch this year
Ariane Launch Area 3
5th
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
45 d 22 h
since the pad's previous launch
SES-2 and Arabsat 5C are geostationary communications satellites. SES-2 provides coverage over United States and the Carribbean, while Arabsat 5C covers Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Launches
328
Successful
313
95%
Upcoming
51
scheduled
Height
57.7m
Diameter
5.4m
Liftoff thrust
11,400kN
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