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Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B
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Nov 10, 2012 at 21:05 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Eutelsat 21B is a French communications satellite providing direct to home broadcasting services from geostationary orbit at 21.5 degrees East, replacing the aging Eutelsat 21A. Star One C3 is a communications satellite replacing Brasilsat B3 in the 75 degrees West position.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
218, B-SAT
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: 618f8a0c-97ea-42f5-aedf-428fb0521fea
Reported date: Nov 10, 2012 at 21:05 UTC
Last synced: 5 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 9:05 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 218, B-SAT?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B 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 | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is 218, B-SAT going to?
The 218, B-SAT mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching 218, B-SAT?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C3 & Eutelsat 21B 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: Nov 10, 2012 at 21:05 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: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 618f8a0c-97ea-42f5-aedf-428fb0521fea
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
218, B-SAT was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on November 10, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.