Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Launches 2008

All rocket launches to Geostationary Orbit in 2008. Browse the complete 2008 GEO manifest with live countdowns, mission details and outcomes.

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MissionVehicleSiteNETStatus

Thuraya 3

Sea Launch

ZenitSea LaunchJan 15, 2008

SUCCESS

Thuraya 3

Sea Launch

Jan 15, 2008

SUCCESS

Ekspress AM-33

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeJan 28, 2008

SUCCESS

Ekspress AM-33

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Jan 28, 2008

SUCCESS

Thor 5

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeFeb 11, 2008

SUCCESS

Thor 5

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Feb 11, 2008

SUCCESS

Kizuna

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

H-IIATanegashima Space CenterFeb 23, 2008

SUCCESS

Kizuna

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Feb 23, 2008

SUCCESS

AMC 14

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeMar 14, 2008

FAILURE

AMC 14

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Mar 14, 2008

FAILURE

DirecTV 11

Sea Launch

ZenitSea LaunchMar 19, 2008

SUCCESS

DirecTV 11

Sea Launch

Mar 19, 2008

SUCCESS

ICO G1

United Launch Alliance

Atlas V 421Cape Canaveral SFSApr 14, 2008

SUCCESS

ICO G1

United Launch Alliance

Apr 14, 2008

SUCCESS

Star One C2 & Vinasat-1

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreApr 18, 2008

SUCCESS

Star One C2 & Vinasat-1

Arianespace

Apr 18, 2008

SUCCESS

Tian Lian 1A

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 3CXichang Satellite Launch CenterApr 25, 2008

SUCCESS

Tian Lian 1A

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Apr 25, 2008

SUCCESS

Amos 3

Sea Launch

ZenitBaikonur CosmodromeApr 28, 2008

SUCCESS

Amos 3

Sea Launch

Apr 28, 2008

SUCCESS

Galaxy 18

Sea Launch

ZenitSea LaunchMay 21, 2008

SUCCESS

Galaxy 18

Sea Launch

May 21, 2008

SUCCESS

Zhongxing 9

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 3BXichang Satellite Launch CenterJun 9, 2008

SUCCESS

Zhongxing 9

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Jun 9, 2008

SUCCESS

Turksat 3A & Skynet 5C

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreJun 12, 2008

SUCCESS

Turksat 3A & Skynet 5C

Arianespace

Jun 12, 2008

SUCCESS

US-KMO 7

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

ProtonBaikonur CosmodromeJun 26, 2008

SUCCESS

US-KMO 7

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Jun 26, 2008

SUCCESS

Badr-6 & ProtoStar I

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreJul 7, 2008

SUCCESS

Badr-6 & ProtoStar I

Arianespace

Jul 7, 2008

SUCCESS

Echostar XI

Sea Launch

ZenitSea LaunchJul 16, 2008

SUCCESS

Echostar XI

Sea Launch

Jul 16, 2008

SUCCESS

AMC-21 & Superbird 7

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreAug 14, 2008

SUCCESS

AMC-21 & Superbird 7

Arianespace

Aug 14, 2008

SUCCESS

Inmarsat 4 F3

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeAug 18, 2008

SUCCESS

Inmarsat 4 F3

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Aug 18, 2008

SUCCESS

Nimiq 4

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeSep 19, 2008

SUCCESS

Nimiq 4

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Sep 19, 2008

SUCCESS

Galaxy 19

Sea Launch

ZenitSea LaunchSep 24, 2008

SUCCESS

Galaxy 19

Sea Launch

Sep 24, 2008

SUCCESS

Simon Bolivar

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 3B/EXichang Satellite Launch CenterOct 29, 2008

SUCCESS

Simon Bolivar

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Oct 29, 2008

SUCCESS

Astra 1M

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-M Briz-MBaikonur CosmodromeNov 5, 2008

SUCCESS

Astra 1M

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Nov 5, 2008

SUCCESS

Ciel 2

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Proton-MBaikonur CosmodromeDec 10, 2008

SUCCESS

Ciel 2

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Dec 10, 2008

SUCCESS

Eutelsat W2M & Hot Bird 9

Arianespace

Ariane 5 ECAGuiana Space CentreDec 20, 2008

SUCCESS

Eutelsat W2M & Hot Bird 9

Arianespace

Dec 20, 2008

SUCCESS

Feng Yun 2E

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 3AXichang Satellite Launch CenterDec 23, 2008

SUCCESS

Feng Yun 2E

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Dec 23, 2008

SUCCESS