Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
About this launch
Syracuse 3A is a powerful communication satellite for the French Ministry of Defence. Galaxy 15 is a PanAmSat telecommunications satellite operating at 133 degrees West, used to provide communications to North America.
Where to watch
Replay Launch webcastMore about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 5 GS
- Vehicle
- Ariane 5 GS
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MissionCommunications · GTO
Communications · GTO
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALAXY 15 (G-15) 2005-041A | Payload | 36087 × 36243 km · 3.9° | Globe |
| SYRACUSE 3A 2005-041B | Payload | 36158 × 36478 km · 5.0° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2005-041C | Rocket body | 527 × 36000 km · 7.4° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] 2005-041D | Debris | 574 × 35504 km · 7.2° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2005-041. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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