Ariane 1 | Marecs B & Sirio 2

The Communications flight Ariane 1 | Marecs B & Sirio 2 departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 1, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 1
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Ariane 1 | Marecs B & Sirio 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1982-09-09T02:12:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Ariane 1 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Ariane 1 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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