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CAT 1
Ariane 1European Space AgencyAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Monday, December 24, 1979 · 05:14 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Ariane 1
Profile →The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientif...
Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches8
Successes6
Provider
European Space Agency
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The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organisation of 22 member states. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, ESA has a worldwide staff of about 2,000 employees. ESA's space fli...
Mission Brief
Vehicle evaluation payload for the Ariane 1 launch vehicle
PayloadCAT 1
OrbitElliptical Orbit
CustomerEuropean Space Agency
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission Timeline
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Launch Site
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.236°N, 52.775°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
