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Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a

Name: Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a
Start: 2001-03-08T22:51:00+00:00
End: 2001-03-08T23:06:00+00:00
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

SUCCESS Ariane 5 G →

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Mar 8, 2001 at 22:51 UTC

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 81% success

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PADAriane Launch Area 3

SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

Eutelsat 28A is a commercial communications satellite used for digital television, covering Europe and NW Africa. BSAT-2a is a geostationary, commercial communications satellite used for direct television broadcasting across Japan.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Ariane 5 G

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a

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

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API ID: 39bf9f54-1c15-4aca-935a-7ef3d4f29b2c

Reported date: Mar 8, 2001 at 22:51 UTC

Last synced: 8 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 G →

MANUFACTURER

ArianeGroup

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SUCCESS RATE

81.3%

The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a launch?

The Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 10:51 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 Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a?

The Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a mission uses the Ariane 5 G rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 G has flown 16 times with a 81.3% success rate.

Where is the Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a launching from?

The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.

What orbit is Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a going to?

The Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a?

The Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a is operated by Arianespace.

Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a 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 01:07 UTC

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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: Mar 8, 2001 at 22:51 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch completed successfully

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LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 8 minutes ago

Launch ID: 39bf9f54-1c15-4aca-935a-7ef3d4f29b2c

Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77

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Mission Profile

Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on March 8, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

Ariane 5 G | Eutelsat 28A & BSAT-2a

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