2003 · Arianespace

Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c

successAriane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c

Optus and Defence C1 is a relay platform in geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East. It is one of the most advanced communications satellites ever built. BSAT-2C is a geostationary communication satellite for B-SAT.

Overview

Date / time: June 11, 2003 at 10:38 PM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission: Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c
Mission type: Communications
Orbit achieved: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Payloads deployed · 2