Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1

Operated by Arianespace, the Government/Top Secret mission Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1 delivered its payload into GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Ariane 44L
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2001-02-07T23:05:10.000Z
    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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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