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1999 · Arianespace

Mugunghwa 3

successAriane 42P | Mugunghwa 3

The Koreasat 3 satellite is configured to provide both fixed and direct broadcast services. Korea Telecom's new A2100A has 24 Ku-Band (Fixed Satellite Service), six Ku-Band (Direct Broadcast Service), and three Ka-Band transponders. It also features a steerable antenna providing an improved coverage capability.

Overview

Date / time
September 4, 1999 at 10:34 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 2
Mission
Mugunghwa 3
Mission type
Communications
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 42P →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 1

ABS-7
GEO