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Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D
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Jul 25, 2013 at 19:54 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare
MISSION OVERVIEW
Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) augments broadband service and supports a new generation of mobile technologies to enable communications across Europe, Asia, Africa and the MiddleEast. INSAT-3D is a meteorological, data relay and satellite aided search and rescue satellite developed by ISRO, it operates at 82 degrees East.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D
MISSION TYPE
Dedicated Rideshare
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 47fcc50a-a66d-4e44-b0c4-23021f5e991b
Reported date: Jul 25, 2013 at 19:54 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 ECA →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
ECA
FLIGHTS
73
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D mission uses the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 ECA has flown 73 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D going to?
The Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 25, 2013 at 19:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 47fcc50a-a66d-4e44-b0c4-23021f5e991b
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Alphasat I-XL (Inmarsat-XL) & INSAT-3D was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 25, 2013. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.