Arianespace Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 Ariane 5 ECA
Rocket Launch Video Streams
About the Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Amazonas 2 is a communications satellite serving civilians broadband in North, Central and South America. Operates at 61 degrees West. COMSATBw 1 is a satellite providing German military communications for voice and fax as well as advanced data, video and multimedia.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Ariane Launch Area 3 launch pad has hosted 118 rocket launches, including 118 orbital launch attempts. The Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana launch site has been the location for 333 total rocket launches.
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
ArianeGroup Ariane 5 ECA Rocket
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
About Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 mission launch from?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 mission?
The Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 mission launched aboard a Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA rocket. Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch?
The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Amazonas 2 & COMSATBw-1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.