Ariane 62 | Maiden Flight

A Ariane 62 rocket launched Ariane 62 | Maiden Flight from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Agency
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Ariane 62
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 4
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Ariane 62 | Maiden Flight cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-07-09T19:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 62 roars off the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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