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INSAT-4G

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on May 20, 2011, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 2011 · 20:38 UTCLaunch 2011-022Launch no. 5,127 in the log
RocketAriane 5ECA
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 2011, 20:38
Launch designation
2011-022
Mission
INSAT-4G
Flight name
ST-2/GSAT-8
Vehicle flight ID
VA202 (559)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,905 km
Payload mass to orbit
8.6 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GSAT-82011-022ANORAD 37605Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications3,090 kgIn orbit
ST-22011-022BNORAD 37606ST-2 Satellite VenturesCommunications5,090 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.