Ariane 40 | SPOT-4

The Earth Science flight Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 40, bound for 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-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-03-24T01:46:00.000Z
    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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