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SES-2

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on September 21, 2011, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 21, 2011 · 21:38 UTCLaunch 2011-049Launch no. 5,156 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 21, 2011, 21:38
Launch designation
2011-049
Mission
SES-2
Flight name
Arabsat 5C/SES-2
Vehicle flight ID
VA204 (561)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,081 km
Payload mass to orbit
8.3 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SES-22011-049ANORAD 37809SES Satellite Leasing Ltd. (Isle of Man)Communications3,200 kgRenamed · Sep 22, 2011
Arabsat 5C2011-049BNORAD 37810Arabsat, Arab LeagueCommunications4,619 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.