Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10

A Ariane 5 ECA rocket launched Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Ariane 5 ECA | Astra 2F & GSAT-10 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-09-28T21:18:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 5 ECA clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 5 ECA 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 GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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