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Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3
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Jul 5, 2012 at 21:36 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare
MISSION OVERVIEW
Echostar XVII is an American high throughput geostationary communications satellite operated by EchoStar. It is positioned at 107.1 degrees West and provides internet. MSG-3 are spin stabelised and are geostationary meteorogical satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Echostar XVII & MSG-3
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: 3109ab62-5c6d-48c4-9ba2-b5356d6cdccc
Reported date: Jul 5, 2012 at 21:36 UTC
Last synced: 10 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 is scheduled for Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 9:36 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 Echostar XVII & MSG-3?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 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 | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Echostar XVII & MSG-3 going to?
The Echostar XVII & MSG-3 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Echostar XVII & MSG-3?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Echostar XVII & MSG-3 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: Jul 5, 2012 at 21:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3109ab62-5c6d-48c4-9ba2-b5356d6cdccc
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Echostar XVII & MSG-3 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 5, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.