Flight
- Date and time (UTC)
- March 8, 2001, 22:51
- Launch designation
- 2001-011
- Mission
- Eurobird
- Flight name
- Eurobird/BSAT-2a
- Vehicle flight ID
- V140 (509)
- Year
- Launches in 2001
Orbit and payload
- Initial apogee
- 36,990 km
- Payload mass to orbit
- 4.8 t
- Payloads
- 2
- GCAT launch code
- OS
Payloads
| Payload | Designation | Owner | Mission type | Mass | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurobird 1 | 2001-011ANORAD 26719 | European Telecommunications Satellite Organization | Communications | 3,050 kg | Renamed · Jul 2, 2001 |
| BSAT-2a | 2001-011BNORAD 26720 | Broadcasting Satellite System Corp. | Communications | 650 kg | In orbit |
Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.