MISSION NAME
Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 1
Status
Success
DATE
1 OCT 2009
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Amazonas 2 is a communications satellite serving civilians broadband in North, Central and South America. Operates at 61 degrees West. COMSATBw 1 is a satellite providing German military communications for voice and fax as well as advanced data, video and multimedia.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.