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Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A
Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A launched on Tue, Dec 4, 2018, 08:37 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Dec 2018
NET Tue, Dec 4, 2018, 08:37 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 ECAVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Dedicated RideshareMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 ECA to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 5 ECA ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A
GSAT-11 is an Indian geostationary communications satellite. It is based n the new I-6K Bus and carry 40 transponders in the Ku-band and Ka-band frequencies. GEO-KOMPSAT 2A is a South Korean geostationary meteorological satellite developed by KARI. The satellite will be used for weather and space weather observation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A launch?
Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 4, 2018, 08:37 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A?
Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 ECA.
Where does Ariane 5 ECA | GSAT-11 & GEO-KOMPSAT-2A launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.