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Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12

Name: Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12
Start: 2003-04-09T22:52:00+00:00
End: 2003-04-09T23:07:00+00:00
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

SUCCESSApr 9, 2003 at 22:52 UTCAriane 5 G →

PADAriane Launch Area 3

SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPEDedicated Rideshare

MISSION OVERVIEW

INSAT-3A is a communications and weather satellite for ISRO, located at 93.5 degree East. Galaxy 12 is a geostationary communications satellite operating at 72 degree West, operated by PanAmSat.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Ariane 5 G

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12

MISSION TYPE

Dedicated Rideshare

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Ariane Launch Area 3

LAUNCH SITE

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

COUNTRY

FRA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 98d8aefb-1c4d-49d0-aac8-d106db1f72a9

Reported date: Apr 9, 2003 at 22:52 UTC

Last synced: 9 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

VARIANT

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

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 | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 launch?

The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 10:52 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 INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12?

The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 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 | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 launching from?

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

What orbit is INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 going to?

The INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12?

The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 is operated by Arianespace.

Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 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

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: Apr 9, 2003 at 22:52 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 9 minutes ago

Launch ID: 98d8aefb-1c4d-49d0-aac8-d106db1f72a9

Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77

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Mission Profile

INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on April 9, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12

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