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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
13:42:59
Wednesday December 10, 2008
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Ciel Satellite announced in March 2006, that Alcatel Alenia Space has been chosen to construct a new spacecraft to be known as Ciel-2. The geosynchronous satellite will be operated by Ciel from 129 degrees West and deliver services throughout North America. Alcatel built the Spacebus-4000C4 spacecraft based on proven technology that has been utilized in four successfully deployed satellites. The C4 is the largest Spacebus class satellite built so far. A number of innovations complement the design; the all Ku-band satellite features high-frequency re-use and both regional and spot beams. The Ciel-2 satellite was launched in late 2008 and is to operate for at least 16 years. Ciel Satellite was awarded the license for 129 degrees West from Industry Canada in October 2004.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
5,575 kilograms
Manufacturer
KhrunichevPrice
$65.00 million
Rocket
Height: 58.18m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 21,000 kg
GTO: 6,900 kg
Liftoff Thrust
10,027 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.35m
Height: 15.26m
Stages
4
28th
Mission
8th
Mission of 2008
65th
Orbital launch attempt