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2009 · Arianespace

TerreStar-1

successAriane 5 ECA | TerreStar-1

An American communications satellite operated by TerreStar Corporation. Constructed by SSL is provides mobile communications to North America, and at the time of its launch was the larest commercial communications satellite ever built. It operates in geostationary orbit at 111 degrees West.

Overview

Date / time
July 1, 2009 at 05:52 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
TerreStar-1
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 1

TERRESTAR-1
GEO