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Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1
Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 launched on Sat, Sep 27, 2003, 11:14 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Sep 2003
NET Sat, Sep 27, 2003, 11:14 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 GVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 G 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 G ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
INSAT-3A
INSAT-3A is a multipurpose satellite for providing telecommunications, television broadcasting, meteorological and search & rescue services. INSAT-3A payloads include Normal C-band transponders with expanded coverage from Middle East to South East Asia, Extended C-band transponders providing India coverage and Ku-band transponders providing India coverage. The satellite also carries one Data Relay Transponder (DRT) and one Satellite Aided Search and Rescue (SAS&R) payload. SAS&R payload has a global receive coverage with 406 MHz uplink and C-band downlink with India coverage for the relay of signals from distress beacons in sea, air or land.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 launch?
Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Sep 27, 2003, 11:14 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1?
Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 G.
Where does Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.