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Pléiades-HR 1A, FASat-Charlie (SSOT), 4 x ELISA

Soyuz STA FregatArianespaceSoyuz Launch Complex
Saturday, December 17, 2011 · 02:03 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Soyuz STA Fregat

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The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used fo...

Height46.3 m
LEO Payload7,020 kg
Launches356
Successes311

Provider

Arianespace

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FRA • Founded 1980

Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles...

Mission Brief

Pléiades-HR 1A is the first of two high resolution Earth observation satellites designed by the French space agency (CNES) and manufactured by Astrium Satellites. The ELISA mission consists of four satellites manufactured by Astrium Satellites and Thales Systèmes Aéoroportés for the French space agency (CNES) and the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA). SSOT is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by Astrium Satellites for the Chilian armed forces.

PayloadPléiades-HR 1A, FASat-Charlie (SSOT), 4 x ELISA
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages3
PadSoyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Launch Site

Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.302°N, 52.835°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.