Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hellas Sat 2

Name: Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Hellas Sat 2
Start: 2003-05-13T22:10:00.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 41

Atlas V 401

Status

Success

Date

13 MAY 2003

22:10

Launch Provider

Lockheed Martin

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Overview

The 3450 kg satellite carries 30 Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home voice and video transmissions to much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, after parking over 39.0° East longitude.

Rocket

Atlas V 401

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Orbit

Stages

Livestream

Not available

Rocket Details

An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.

Height

58.3 m

Diameter

3.8 m

Launch Mass

590 T

Thrust

3,827 kN