Ariane 44P | ISO

Ariane 44P | ISO lifted off aboard a Ariane 44P from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, carrying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Ariane 44P
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Ariane 44P | ISO cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1995-11-17T01:20:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 44P 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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