MISSION NAME
JCSAT-12 & Optus D3 3
Status
Success
DATE
21 AUG 2009
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
JCSAT-12 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. Optus D3 is a communications satellite serving many customers operating in a geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.