Ariane 40 | Helios 1A

The Government/Top Secret flight Ariane 40 | Helios 1A departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 40, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Ariane 40
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Ariane 40 | Helios 1A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1995-07-07T16:23:34.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 40 lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 40 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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