Ariane 62 | Metop-SG A1

Ariane 62 | Metop-SG A1 lifted off aboard a Ariane 62 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Ariane 62
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 4
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Ariane 62 | Metop-SG A1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-08-13T00:37:50.000Z
    Liftoff
    Ariane 62 lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Ariane 62 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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