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JCSAT 13

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on May 15, 2012, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 2012 · 22:13 UTCLaunch 2012-023Launch no. 5,212 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 2012, 22:13
Launch designation
2012-023
Mission
JCSAT 13
Flight name
JCSAT 13/Vinasat 2
Vehicle flight ID
VA206 (562)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
53,476 km
Payload mass to orbit
7.9 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
JCSAT 4B2012-023ANORAD 38331Sky Perfect JSAT Corp.Communications4,528 kgIn orbit
Vinasat-22012-023BNORAD 38332Vietnam P&T CorpCommunications2,964 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.