Ariane 40 | SPOT 2

A Ariane 40 rocket launched Ariane 40 | SPOT 2 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting LEO.

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
LEO
Ariane 40 | SPOT 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1990-01-22T01:35:27.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Ariane 40 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Ariane 40 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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