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Intelsat IS-20

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

August 2, 2012 · 20:54 UTCLaunch 2012-043Launch no. 5,233 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 2, 2012, 20:54
Launch designation
2012-043
Mission
Intelsat IS-20
Flight name
IS-20/Hylas 2
Vehicle flight ID
VA208 (564)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,929 km
Payload mass to orbit
9.8 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Intelsat IS-202012-043ANORAD 38740Intelsat S.A., US headquartersCommunications6,094 kgIn orbit
Hylas 22012-043BNORAD 38741Avanti Communications Group plcCommunications3,311 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.