PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The 3450 kg satellite carries 30 Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home voice and video transmissions to much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, after parking over 39.0° East longitude.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Hellas Sat 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7a2b74f6-f1f8-4f02-8539-1091196757fe
Reported date: May 13, 2003 at 22:10 UTC
Last synced: 21 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas V 401 →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
401
FLIGHTS
41
SUCCESSES
41
SUCCESS RATE
100%
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 launch?
The Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 10:10 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 Hellas Sat 2?
The Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 mission uses the Atlas V 401 rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Atlas V 401 has flown 41 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Hellas Sat 2 going to?
The Hellas Sat 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Hellas Sat 2?
The Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | Hellas Sat 2 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: May 13, 2003 at 22:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 21 hours ago
●Launch Library 221 hours ago
Launch ID: 7a2b74f6-f1f8-4f02-8539-1091196757fe
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
