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Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c

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Optus and Defence C1 & BSAT-2c

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Ariane 5 G
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Jun 11, 22:38:15 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleAriane 5 G
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
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Mission

Optus and Defence C1 is a relay platform in geostationary orbit at 156 degrees East. It is one of the most advanced communications satellites ever built. BSAT-2C is a geostationary communication satellite for B-SAT.

Quick facts

VehicleAriane 5 G
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 3
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowJun 11, 22:38:15 UTC→Jun 11, 22:38:15 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyAriane
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.239, -52.768
Scrub riskLOW
Go99%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go99%Wind7 ktGusts12 ktCloud99%Temp81°F