MISSION NAME
Echostar XVII & MSG-3 3
Status
Success
DATE
5 JUL 2012
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Echostar XVII is an American high throughput geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar. It is positioned at 107.1 degrees West and provides internet. MSG-3 are spin stabelised and are geostationary meteorogical satellites.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.