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Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10
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Sep 28, 2012 at 21:18 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Astra 2F is one of the Astra communications satellites owned and operated by SES, positioned at 28.2 degrees East. It provides digital TV, digital radio and multimedia services to the UK and Republic of Ireland. GSAT-10 is an Indian communication satellite operating at 83 degrees East to provide communication services to India.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Astra 2F & GSAT-10
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: 616c3ed3-26af-4874-b636-b8cfee595224
Reported date: Sep 28, 2012 at 21:18 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 2F & GSAT-10 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 is scheduled for Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9:18 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 2F & GSAT-10?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 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 2F & GSAT-10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Astra 2F & GSAT-10 going to?
The Astra 2F & GSAT-10 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Astra 2F & GSAT-10?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 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: Sep 28, 2012 at 21:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 616c3ed3-26af-4874-b636-b8cfee595224
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Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Astra 2F & GSAT-10 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on September 28, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.