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Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c
Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c launched on Wed, Jun 11, 2003, 10:38 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Jun 2003
NET Wed, Jun 11, 2003, 10:38 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
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.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c launch?
Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 11, 2003, 10:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c?
Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 G.
Where does Ariane 5 G | Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.