Ariane 44L | Intelsat 601

Ariane 44L | Intelsat 601 rode a Ariane 44L 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 44L
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Ariane 44L | Intelsat 601 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-10-29T23:08:08.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 44L clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 44L pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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