Ariane 44L | JCSAT 2A

A Ariane 44L rocket launched Ariane 44L | JCSAT 2A from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting GSO.

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
GSO
Ariane 44L | JCSAT 2A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-03-29T01:29:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 44L 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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