MISSION NAME
Yahsat 1A & New Dawn
Status
Success
DATE
22 APR 2011
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Yahsat 1A is a communications satellite operating at 52.5 degrees East. New Dawn is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat and positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 33 degrees East, serving TV and broadband communications to Africa.
Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.