Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12

Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 rode a Ariane 5 G into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Rocket
Ariane 5 G
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3A & Galaxy 12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-04-09T22:52:19.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 5 G clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 5 G 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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