2007 · Arianespace
RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2
successAriane 5 GS | RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2
RASCOM-QAF 1 is the first satellite dedicated to the African continent. It operates at 2.85 degrees East, providing telecommunication services. Horizons-2 is a communications satellite owned by Horizons Satellite a joint venture between SKY Perfect JSAT Group and Intelsat. It operates at 74 degrees West.
Overview
- Date / time
- December 21, 2007 at 09:41 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 3
- Mission
- RASCOM-QAF 1 & Horizons-2
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit