MISSION NAME
RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201 201
Status
Success
DATE
4 AUG 2010
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
RASCOM-QAF 1R is a replacement for RASCOM-QAF 1 which suffered a leak and as a result only had a lifespan of 2 years. Providing Africa with telecommunications, covering the whole continent. Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite which serves North Africa and the Middle East with Direct to Home TV and radio broadcasting. It operated at 7 degrees West.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.