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Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3B & AsiaStar

SUCCESS Ariane 5 G →
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Mar 21, 2000 at 23:28 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

INSAT-3B is an Indian communications satellite which was built and operated by ISRO. AsiaStar is a US communications satellite operated by 1worldspace, operating at a geostarionary orbit at 105 degrees east.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 G
AGENCY
Arianespace
MISSION
INSAT-3B & AsiaStar
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: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: add636cc-c00e-4189-a328-cb483a46a69a
Reported date: Mar 21, 2000 at 23:28 UTC
Last synced: 16 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
G
FLIGHTS
16
SUCCESSES
13
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-3B & AsiaStar launch?
The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3B & AsiaStar is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 11:28 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-3B & AsiaStar?
The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3B & AsiaStar 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-3B & AsiaStar launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is INSAT-3B & AsiaStar going to?
The INSAT-3B & AsiaStar mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching INSAT-3B & AsiaStar?
The Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3B & AsiaStar is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3B & AsiaStar 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 21, 2000 at 23:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: add636cc-c00e-4189-a328-cb483a46a69a
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
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Mission Profile

INSAT-3B & AsiaStar was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on March 21, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

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