MISSION NAME
Turksat 3A & Skynet 5C
Status
Success
DATE
12 JUN 2008
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Turksat 3A is a Turkish communications satellite operated by Turksat. Providing communication services to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East from geostationary orbit at 42 degrees East. Skynet 5C is a military commications satellite for the British Ministry of Defence and operated by Paradigm Secure Communications. It is located at 17.8 degrees West.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.