MISSION NAME
TerreStar-1 1
Status
Success
DATE
1 JUL 2009
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
An American communications satellite operated by TerreStar Corporation. Constructed by SSL is provides mobile communications to North America, and at the time of its launch was the larest commercial communications satellite ever built. It operates in geostationary orbit at 111 degrees West.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.