Ariane 42L | Insat 3C

Operated by Arianespace, the Communications mission Ariane 42L | Insat 3C delivered its payload into GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 42L
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Ariane 42L | Insat 3C cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-01-23T23:46:57.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 42L 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 GTO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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