Live coverage: Ariane 5 fueled for launch Wednesday

October 4 @ 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM EDT

Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA rocket, designated VA231, to launch the Sky Muster 2 (NBN Co 1B) and GSAT 18 communications satellites. The Sky Muster 2 satellite will provide high-speed Internet services for Australia’s National Broadband Network. GSAT 18 is a multipurpose communications satellite for the Indian Space Research Organization. Sky Muster 2 replaced Japan’s Superbird 8 satellite on the mission after it was damaged during transport to the launch site.

Launch window: 2030-2145 GMT (4:30-5:45 pm EDT)

Details

Date:October 4 Time:

4:30 PM - 5:45 PMCost

Event Category:Uncrewed - Military

Organizer

Arianespace 

Website

http://www.arianespace.com/