Ariane 42L | N-SAT-110

Ariane 42L | N-SAT-110 rode a Ariane 42L into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to 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 | N-SAT-110 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2000-10-06T23:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 42L lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 42L passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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