Ariane 40 | SPOT 3

Arianespace flew Ariane 40 | SPOT 3 on a Ariane 40 out of Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, placing its payload in 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 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1993-09-26T01:45:00.000Z
    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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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