Ariane 1 | Giotto

A Ariane 1 rocket launched Ariane 1 | Giotto from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting Asteroid.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Ariane 1
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
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Target orbit
Asteroid
Ariane 1 | Giotto cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1985-07-02T11:23:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 1 clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 1 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Asteroid.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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