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Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 10
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Sep 11, 2014 at 22:05 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
MEASAT-3b is a communications satellite operating at 91.5 degrees East with MEASAT-3 and MEASAT-3a. Optus 10 is a communications satellite serving many customers operating in a geostationary orbit at 164 degrees East.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
MEASAT-3b & Optus 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: e63d5808-c198-4a1b-8f28-5754349291f9
Reported date: Sep 11, 2014 at 22:05 UTC
Last synced: 12 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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 10:05 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 MEASAT-3b & Optus 10?
The Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 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 | MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 going to?
The MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching MEASAT-3b & Optus 10?
The Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 10 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | MEASAT-3b & Optus 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 11, 2014 at 22:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 seconds ago
●Launch Library 212 seconds ago
Launch ID: e63d5808-c198-4a1b-8f28-5754349291f9
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
MEASAT-3b & Optus 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 11, 2014. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.