LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sat Dec 18 2004
Arianespace
Helios 2A, Essaim 1-4, PARASOL, Nanosat 01
Launch Successful
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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No Recovery Specified
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Rocket Details
Name:
Ariane 5 G+Description:
The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Helios and Essaim are French miltary satellites for observation of Earth. Parasol is an Earth Observation research satellite.Nanosat 01 is a small technologu demonstator for the spanish space agency INTA.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3