Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1

Arianespace flew Ariane 5 G | INSAT-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 on a Ariane 5 G out of Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, placing its payload in GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Communications
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-3E, eBird 1, SMART-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-09-27T23:14:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 5 G lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 5 G passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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