MISSION NAME
Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R
Status
Success
DATE
6 AUG 2011
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Astra 1N is one of the Astra communications satellites owned and operated by SES, positioned at 19.2 degrees East. It is designed to provide digital television and radio broadcasting services across Germany, France and Spain. B-SAT 3c is a geostationary communications satellite operated by B-SAT stationed at 110 degrees East, providing high definition direct television services across Japan.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.