Turksat 3A is a Turkish geostationary communications satellite that was launched by an Ariane 5ECA rocket from Kourou at 22:05 UT on 12 June 2008. The 3.1 tonne (with fuel), 8.1 kW craft carries 24 Ku-band transponders to provide television services to Turkey Europe, after parking over 42 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-06-12
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana