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BSAT-2c

Ariane 5G launch from Kourou (France) on June 11, 2003, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 11, 2003 · 22:38 UTCLaunch 2003-028Launch no. 4,603 in the log
RocketAriane 5G
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 11, 2003, 22:38
Launch designation
2003-028
Mission
BSAT-2c
Flight name
Optus C1-D/BSAT-2c
Vehicle flight ID
V161 (515)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,136 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
BSAT-2c2003-028ANORAD 27830Broadcasting Satellite System Corp.Communications608 kgIn orbit
Optus and Defense C12003-028BNORAD 27831SingTel Optus Communications PtyCommunications4,725 kgIn 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.