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Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7

SUCCESS Ariane 5 ECA →
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May 4, 2017 at 21:50 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

Both SGDC 1 and Koreasat 7 are geostationary telecommunications satellites. SGDC 1 is a 5800 kg satellite for Brazil, equipped with 50 Ka-band and 7 X-band transponders, and intended for both civil and military use. Koreasat 7 is to provide internet access, multimedia, broadcasting and fixed communications services to South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia and India. Satellite weighs around 3500 kg, and its operational lifetime is 15 years.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECA
AGENCY
Arianespace
MISSION
SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7
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: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0a66785d-27f3-40b6-a719-19cbb6c5f48e
Reported date: May 4, 2017 at 21:50 UTC
Last synced: 11 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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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 9:50 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 SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7?
The Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 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 | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 going to?
The SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7?
The Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 4, 2017 at 21:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0a66785d-27f3-40b6-a719-19cbb6c5f48e
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
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Mission Profile

SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on May 4, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

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