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ArianespaceAriane 5 ECA
SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7
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StatusSuccess
VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
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Mission
Both SGDC 1 and Koreasat 7 are geostationary telecommunications satellites. SGDC 1 is a 5800 kg satellite for Brazil, equipped with 50 Ka-band and 7 X-band transponders, and intended for both civil and military use. Koreasat 7 is to provide internet access, multimedia, broadcasting and fixed communications services to South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia and India. Satellite weighs around 3500 kg, and its operational lifetime is 15 years.
Quick facts
VehicleAriane 5 ECA
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowMay 4, 20:31:00 UTC→May 4, 23:19:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyAriane
