Eutelsat W5
Delta IV M+(4,2)
Boeing
Mission
Eutelsat W5
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geosynchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $350,000,000
EUTELSAT W5 was a European (EUTELSAT Consortium) geostationary communication spacecraft. EUTELSAT W5 was to provide voice, video, and Internet services to all countries in western Europe, central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent
Location
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 37B has witnessed the launch of 40 rockets, including 40 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Agency
Boeing
Boeing as a space agency has recently provided NASA with assistance on sending humans to the ISS from American with both their construction of the CST-100 Starliner crew capsule and their work on the SLS Avionics to return to the moon and beyond. Their ventures in GPS satellite systems and Tracking and Data Relay Satellites provide information about earth-orbiting craft to stations on the ground. They also enable research on the ISS and will be helping with the construction of the Lunar Gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 launch scheduled?
The Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 mission launch from?
The Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Eutelsat W5 mission?
The Eutelsat W5 mission launched aboard a Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 launch?
The Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 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 Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) Eutelsat W5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Boeing Delta IV M+(4,2) launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Eutelsat W5 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 Boeing live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.