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Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R

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Aug 6, 2011 at 22:52 UTC
Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 97% success
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PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →
ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

Astra 1N is one of the Astra communications satellites owned and operated by SES, positioned at 19.2 degrees East. It is designed to provide digital television and radio broadcasting services across Germany, France and Spain. B-SAT 3c is a geostationary communications satellite operated by B-SAT stationed at 110 degrees East, providing high definition direct television services across Japan.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECA
AGENCY
Arianespace
MISSION
Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3
LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 17546d75-535e-4c5b-9570-286d53278217
Reported date: Aug 6, 2011 at 22:52 UTC
Last synced: 17 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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🔗 Flight VA203 u2013 ASTRA 1N / BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R | Ariane 5 Launch | Arianespace
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 10:52 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 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R 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 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R going to?
The Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 6, 2011 at 22:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 17546d75-535e-4c5b-9570-286d53278217
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
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Mission Profile

Astra 1N & BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 6, 2011. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

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