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Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17
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May 4, 2007 at 22:29 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Astra 1L is an important DTH TV platform in Europe operating at 19.2 degrees East, for SES. Galaxy 17 is a communications satellite owned by Intelsat locating at 91 degrees West serving the North American market.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17
MISSION TYPE
Communications
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: e02d9fdf-2479-46d8-b87a-44adbc350a16
Reported date: May 4, 2007 at 22:29 UTC
Last synced: 13 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 | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 is scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2007 at 10:29 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 Astra 1L & Galaxy 17?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 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 | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 going to?
The Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Astra 1L & Galaxy 17?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 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 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: May 4, 2007 at 22:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: e02d9fdf-2479-46d8-b87a-44adbc350a16
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Astra 1L & Galaxy 17 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on May 4, 2007. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.