Flight
- Date and time (UTC)
- June 12, 2008, 22:05
- Launch designation
- 2008-030
- Mission
- Skynet 5C
- Flight name
- Skynet 5C/Turksat 3A
- Vehicle flight ID
- V183 (540)
- Year
- Launches in 2008
Orbit and payload
- Initial apogee
- 38,565 km
- Payload mass to orbit
- 8.1 t
- Payloads
- 2
- GCAT launch code
- OS
Payloads
| Payload | Designation | Owner | Mission type | Mass | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skynet 5C | 2008-030ANORAD 33055 | Paradigm Secure Comms, Astrium Services | Communications | 4,635 kg | Renamed · Mar 1, 2024 |
| Turksat 3A | 2008-030BNORAD 33056 | Turksat Satellite Comm. and Cable TV Operation AS | Communications | 3,010 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.