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SES-17/Syracuse 4A

Ariane 5ECA+ launch from Kourou (France) on October 24, 2021, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 24, 2021 · 02:10 UTCLaunch 2021-095Launch no. 6,137 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 24, 2021, 02:10
Launch designation
2021-095
Mission
SES-17/Syracuse 4A
Vehicle flight ID
VA255 (5115)

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
223 km
Initial apogee
34,713 km
Inclination
5.7°
Payload mass to orbit
10.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SES-172021-095ANORAD 49332SES S.A.Communications6,411 kgIn orbit
Syracuse 4A2021-095BNORAD 49333General Delegation for OrdnanceCommunications3,852 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.