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Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn
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Apr 22, 2011 at 21:37 UTC
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Source
PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Yahsat 1A is a communications satellite operating at 52.5 degrees East. New Dawn is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat and positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 33 degrees East, serving TV and broadband communications to Africa.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Yahsat 1A & New Dawn
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: a49a6140-3469-4bb9-87d0-57cc80f6da36
Reported date: Apr 22, 2011 at 21:37 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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn is scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2011 at 9:37 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 Yahsat 1A & New Dawn?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn 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 | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Yahsat 1A & New Dawn going to?
The Yahsat 1A & New Dawn mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Yahsat 1A & New Dawn?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Yahsat 1A & New Dawn 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: Apr 22, 2011 at 21:37 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: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: a49a6140-3469-4bb9-87d0-57cc80f6da36
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Yahsat 1A & New Dawn was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on April 22, 2011. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.