MISSION NAME
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 17
Status
Success
DATE
4 MAY 2007
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.