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SPOT 2
Ariane 40ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 2
Monday, January 22, 1990 · 01:35 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Ariane 40
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
Launches356
Successes311
Provider
Arianespace
Profile →FRA • Founded 1980
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Mission Brief
French Earth observation satellite
PayloadSPOT 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.232°N, 52.778°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
