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ArianespaceAriane 5 ECA
RASCOM-QAF1R & NILESAT 201
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StatusSuccess
VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
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Mission
RASCOM-QAF 1R is a replacement for RASCOM-QAF 1 which suffered a leak and as a result only had a lifespan of 2 years. Providing Africa with telecommunications, covering the whole continent. Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite which serves North Africa and the Middle East with Direct to Home TV and radio broadcasting. It operated at 7 degrees West.
Quick facts
VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowAug 4, 20:59:00 UTC→Aug 4, 20:59:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyAriane
