Ariane 42P — mission imagery
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Mugunghwa 3

Ariane 42PArianespaceAriane Launch Area 2
Saturday, September 4, 1999 · 10:34 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Ariane 42P

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The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientif...

Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches356
Successes311

Provider

Arianespace

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Mission Brief

The Koreasat 3 satellite is configured to provide both fixed and direct broadcast services. Korea Telecom's new A2100A has 24 Ku-Band (Fixed Satellite Service), six Ku-Band (Direct Broadcast Service), and three Ka-Band transponders. It also features a steerable antenna providing an improved coverage capability.

PayloadMugunghwa 3
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.232°N, 52.778°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.