Ariane 1 | CAT 1

The Test Flight flight Ariane 1 | CAT 1 departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 1, bound for Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Agency
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Ariane 1
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Ariane 1 | CAT 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1979-12-24T17:14:38.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 1 roars off the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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