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Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34
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Aug 20, 2015 at 20:34 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Eutelsat is a new satellite for Middle East and North Africa broadcast markets to host coverage for 52 million homes. Intelsat 34 was built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) of Palo Alto, California and is designed to deliver service for 15 years or longer. It will bring replacement relay capacity for two other satellites at 304.5 degrees East longitude.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34
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: b89b6cdf-c507-47c8-a114-0aef1d6bd6f0
Reported date: Aug 20, 2015 at 20:34 UTC
Last synced: 28 seconds 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 | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 8:34 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 Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 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 | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 going to?
The Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 20, 2015 at 20:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 28 seconds ago
●Launch Library 228 seconds ago
Launch ID: b89b6cdf-c507-47c8-a114-0aef1d6bd6f0
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Eutelsat 8 West B & Intelsat 34 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 20, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.