Ariane 1 | Spacenet 1

Ariane 1 | Spacenet 1 rode a Ariane 1 into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
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 | Spacenet 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1984-05-23T01:33:29.000Z
    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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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