Ariane 5 G | Cluster

The Earth Science flight Ariane 5 G | Cluster departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Ariane 5 G, bound for HEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Ariane 5 G
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Payload
—
Target orbit
HEO
Ariane 5 G | Cluster cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-06-04T12:34:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Ariane 5 G is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Ariane 5 G endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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