Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
22:15:00
Wednesday October 28, 1998
Flight V113.
AfriStar is a satellite family, operated by 1worldspace. The orbiting satellites and the satellite in storage were built by Alcatel Space and EADS Astrium, formerly known as Matra Marconi Space. Based on Astrium's Eurostar E2000+ bus design, the geostationary orbit satellites broadcast digital radio programs in the L-Band frequency (1452-1492 MHz range).
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
2,739 kilograms
The AMC-5, originally called GE-5, was a geosynchronous direct-broadcast satellite located at 79 degrees west longitude, operated by SES Americom in the Ku band. It was used by a variety of television customers, including being home to the CBS Newspath service. The satellite was retired and moved to a graveyard orbit on 17 May 2014 after 15 years of service.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
1,698 kilograms
Manufacturer
ESARocket
Diameter: 3.8m
Height: 58.72m
Payload to Orbit
GTO: 4,720 kg
Liftoff Thrust
6,000 Kilonewtons
Stages
3
Strap-ons
4
82nd
Mission
8th
Mission of 1998
101st
Mission
8th
Mission of 1998
68th
Orbital launch attempt