Ariane 44L | DirecTV 1 & Thaicom 1

The Communications flight Ariane 44L | DirecTV 1 & Thaicom 1 departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 44L, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 44L
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Ariane 44L | DirecTV 1 & Thaicom 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1993-12-18T01:27:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 44L lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 44L 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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