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Astra 2F

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on September 28, 2012, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 28, 2012 · 21:18 UTCLaunch 2012-051Launch no. 5,242 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 28, 2012, 21:18
Launch designation
2012-051
Mission
Astra 2F
Flight name
Astra 2F/GSAT-10
Vehicle flight ID
VA209 (565)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,948 km
Payload mass to orbit
9.8 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Astra 2F2012-051ANORAD 38778SES S.A.Communications5,968 kgIn orbit
GSAT-102012-051BNORAD 38779Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications3,400 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.