A “picture perfect” liftoff for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 launch with EchoStar XVII and MSG-3
A sunset launch window, limited clouds and excellent visibility combined to provide a postcard-like view of Ariane 5’s ascent from French Guiana during today’s successful mission with the EchoStar XVII and MSG-3 satellite payloads.
overview
- Launch date
- July 5, 2012
- Payload(s)
- EchoStar XVII, MSG-3
- Customer(s)
- Hughes Network Systems, EUMETSAT
- Orbit
- Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO)
- Status
- Success
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A “picture perfect” liftoff for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 launch with EchoStar XVII and MSG-3
A sunset launch window, limited clouds and excellent visibility combined to provide a postcard-like view of Ariane 5’s ascent from French Guiana during today’s successful mission with the EchoStar XVII and MSG-3 satellite payloads.
