Ariane 5 GS | Helios 2B

A Ariane 5 GS rocket launched Ariane 5 GS | Helios 2B from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Ariane 5 GS
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Ariane 5 GS | Helios 2B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-12-18T16:26:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 5 GS clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 5 GS 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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