Ariane 44LP | Thaicom 3 & BSat 1a

A Ariane 44LP rocket launched Ariane 44LP | Thaicom 3 & BSat 1a from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 44LP
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Ariane 44LP | Thaicom 3 & BSat 1a cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-04-16T23:08:44.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 44LP 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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