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Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)

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Jan 28, 2017 at 01:03 UTC
Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 100% success
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PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →
ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

Hispasat 36W-1, also known as Hispasat AG-1, is a Spanish geostationary communications satellite. Joining the Hispasat fleet, this 3200 kg satellite is to operate in orbit for 15 years, providing its multimedia services to Europe, the Canary Islands and South America.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz STB
AGENCY
Arianespace
MISSION
Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)
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
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ab99edc4-1ac4-41c8-89d1-764393c93a11
Reported date: Jan 28, 2017 at 01:03 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Fregat-MT
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage. First launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 on 26 July 2008 with a classified military payload. The 2.1b/ST version is sometimes called Soyuz ST-B.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) launch?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:03 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) mission uses the Soyuz STB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz STB has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) going to?
The Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)?
The Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Soyuz STB/Fregat-MT | Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 28, 2017 at 01:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: ab99edc4-1ac4-41c8-89d1-764393c93a11
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
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Mission Profile

Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1) was a Soyuz STB Fregat-MT mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on January 28, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

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