38332 - VINASAT-2

Vinasat 2, a Vietnamese communications satellite, was launched from Kourou on 15 May 2012 at 22:13 UT. The satellite was launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket and weighed 2.97 tonnes. It carries 24 Ku-band transponders and provides service to Vietnam and its neighboring countries. It is parked in an orbital slot of 131.8 degrees E longitude. Vinasat 2 has a design life of at least 15 years. The craft is carrying additional fuel reserves to maximize its maneuvering longevity.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2012-05-15
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 2970.0 kg