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Optus D2

Ariane 5GS launch from Kourou (France) on October 5, 2007, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 5, 2007 · 22:02 UTCLaunch 2007-044Launch no. 4,862 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 5, 2007, 22:02
Launch designation
2007-044
Mission
Optus D2
Flight name
IS-11/Optus D2
Vehicle flight ID
V178 (526)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,900 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Optus D22007-044ANORAD 32252SingTel Optus Communications PtyCommunications2,350 kgIn orbit
Intelsat IS-112007-044BNORAD 32253Intelsat Ltd, US headquartersCommunications2,450 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.