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Alphasat/Insat-3D

Ariane 5ECA launch from Kourou (France) on July 25, 2013, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 25, 2013 · 19:54 UTCLaunch 2013-038Launch no. 5,306 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 25, 2013, 19:54
Launch designation
2013-038
Mission
Alphasat/Insat-3D
Vehicle flight ID
VA214 (569)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,027 km
Payload mass to orbit
9.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Inmarsat 4A F42013-038ANORAD 39215International Maritime Satellite Organization Ltd,Communications6,650 kgIn orbit
Insat 3D2013-038BNORAD 39216Indian Space Research OrganizationMeteorology2,090 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.