Gstar 3

USA

Launch data:

Designation: 19483 / 88081A
Launch date 08 Sep 1988
Launch site Ko, ELA-2
Launch vehicle:Ariane-3 (V25)
Mission:Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee  km
Eccentricity 
Inclination  deg
Period  min
Location 93°W, inclined

This satellite had a motor problem and is inclined

End of life

Out of service Apr 1997
Cause decommissioned, inclination too important

Despite decommissioning, the satellite was relocated to 105 deg West in Dec 1999 and is still there in May 2000

Astrophilately covers:

Ariane-3 (V25)

Launch cancel Kourou. Credit: #410

 Ariane-3 (V25)

Headquarter cancel Paris. Credit: #411
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