Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 804

A Ariane 42L rocket launched Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 804 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting Direct-GEO.

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
Direct-GEO
Ariane 42L | INTELSAT 804 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-12-22T00:16:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Ariane 42L is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Ariane 42L 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 Direct-GEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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