SGDC 1 & Koreasat 7
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Ariane 5 ECA
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Provider
Arianespace
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Mission Brief
Both SGDC 1 and Koreasat 7 are geostationary telecommunications satellites. SGDC 1 is a 5800 kg satellite for Brazil, equipped with 50 Ka-band and 7 X-band transponders, and intended for both civil and military use. Koreasat 7 is to provide internet access, multimedia, broadcasting and fixed communications services to South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia and India. Satellite weighs around 3500 kg, and its operational lifetime is 15 years.
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Launch Site
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
