MISSION NAME
Astra 3B & COMSATBw-2 2
Status
Success
DATE
21 MAY 2010
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Astra 3B is one of the Astra satellites operated by SES to provide digital television & radio for direct to home communications for Europe and the Middle East, operating at 23.5 degrees East. 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.