MISSION NAME
Arabsat 5C & SES-2 2
Status
Success
DATE
21 SEP 2011
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
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.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.