Ariane 40 | Helios 1B

Ariane 40 | Helios 1B rode a Ariane 40 into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Ariane 40
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Ariane 40 | Helios 1B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-12-03T16:22:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 40 roars off the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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