Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking

Operated by Arianespace, the Earth Science mission Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Ariane 1
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1986-02-22T01:44:35.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 1 lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 1 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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