September 4, 1999 at 10:34 PM UTC
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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September 4, 1999 at 10:34 PM UTC
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Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · 5.2320, -52.7782
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.
Ariane 4 · 42P
Height
55.9 m
Diameter
3.8 m
LEO capacity
6,000 kg
Successful launches
14
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
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