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Hispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)

Soyuz STB Fregat-MTArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3
Saturday, January 28, 2017 · 01:03 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Soyuz STB Fregat-MT

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The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used fo...

Height46.3 m
LEO Payload7,020 kg
Launches356
Successes311

Provider

Arianespace

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FRA • Founded 1980

Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles...

Mission Brief

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.

PayloadHispasat 36W-1 (Hispasat AG1)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages3
PadAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.239°N, 52.768°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.