1999 · Arianespace
GE 4
successAriane 44LP | GE 4
GE-4, a hybrid C-/Ku-band satellite, serves North and South America from its orbital location at 101 degrees West. The A2100AX satellite is designed for a 15-year lifespan, but carries enough fuel to operate for a longer period of time.
Overview
- Date / time
- November 13, 1999 at 10:54 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 2
- Mission
- GE 4
- Mission type
- Communications
- Orbit achieved
- Geostationary Orbit