2012 · Arianespace
Echostar XVII & MSG-3
successAriane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3
Echostar XVII is an American high throughput geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar. It is positioned at 107.1 degrees West and provides internet. MSG-3 are spin stabelised and are geostationary meteorogical satellites.
Overview
- Date / time
- July 5, 2012 at 09:36 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Mission
- Echostar XVII & MSG-3
- Mission type
- Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit