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iPSTAR 1

Ariane 5GS launch from Kourou (France) on August 11, 2005, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 11, 2005 · 08:20 UTCLaunch 2005-028Launch no. 4,724 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 11, 2005, 08:20
Launch designation
2005-028
Mission
iPSTAR 1
Flight name
Thaicom 4
Vehicle flight ID
V166 (523g)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,426 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thaicom 42005-028ANORAD 28786Shin Satellite Plc.Communications6,480 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.