Ariane 44LP | Orion 2

Ariane 44LP

Oct 19, 6:22 AM UTC

Mission Elapsed Time

T-00:00:00

Mission Details

Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), Orion 2 features 36 high-powered Ku-band transponders. It was launched into the orbital slot located at 15 degrees west longitude, where in-orbit testing will be conducted. Loral was in negotiations with Eutelsat, also a satellite services provider, to complete coordination of the Orion 2 satellite with the Eutelsat spacecraft in the region.

Type: Communications
Orbit: Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Launch Site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 2
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: 🌍 GUF