MISSION NAME
Azerspace-1/Africasat-1a & Amazonas 3 3
Status
Success
DATE
7 FEB 2013
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Azerspace-1/Africasat-1a is Azerbaijan's first satellite in space, it covers Europe and a significant part of Asia and Africa, it transmits TV, radio and broadband from 46 degrees East. Amazonas 3 is a communications satellite owned by Hispasat from 61 degrees West.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.