ARIANESPACE
Ariane 5 ECA | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2
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Nov 16, 2005 at 23:46 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Spaceway F2 is part of a constellation of direct broadcast satellites operating at 99.2 degrees West serving DirecTV customers. Telkom-2 is a communications satellite operating at 118 degrees East, improving communications coverage accross Indonesia, souteast Asia and India.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2
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: eb1f56a7-d744-4e81-a955-fc2522567e34
Reported date: Nov 16, 2005 at 23:46 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 11:46 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 Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 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 | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 going to?
The Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 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 01:08 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 16, 2005 at 23:46 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: eb1f56a7-d744-4e81-a955-fc2522567e34
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Spaceway F2, TELKOM-2 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on November 16, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.