LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Wed Oct 21 1998
European Space Agency

MaqSat 3 & ARD

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(4:37 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(4:37 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(4:37 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Ariane 5 G

Description:

The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.

Ariane 5 G rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Dedicated Rideshare
  • MaqSat 3 was a dummy satellite to test the Ariane Vehicle. ARD was the Advanced Reentry Demonstrator, built by ESA. This is developed for experimental purposes to validate reentry techniques.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3