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Ariane 5 ECA | RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201
Arianespace · Ariane 5 ECA · Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Arianespace's 191st launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 5,071st orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Aug 4, 20:59 – Aug 4, 20:59 UTC
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RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201
RASCOM-QAF 1R is a replacement for RASCOM-QAF 1 which suffered a leak and as a result only had a lifespan of 2 years. Providing Africa with telecommunications, covering the whole continent. Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite which serves North Africa and the Middle East with Direct to Home TV and radio broadcasting. It operated at 7 degrees West.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Booster
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