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Skynet 5D

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on December 19, 2012, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 19, 2012 · 21:49 UTCLaunch 2012-075Launch no. 5,266 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 19, 2012, 21:49
Launch designation
2012-075
Mission
Skynet 5D
Flight name
Skynet 5D/Mexsat-B
Vehicle flight ID
VA211 (567)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,971 km
Payload mass to orbit
8.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Skynet 5D2012-075ANORAD 39034Paradigm Secure Comms, Astrium ServicesCommunications4,844 kgRenamed · Mar 1, 2024
Mexsat Bicentenario2012-075BNORAD 39035Agencia Espacial MexicanaCommunications2,934 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.