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Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
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MaqSat 3 & ARD
Ariane 5 GEuropean Space AgencyAriane Launch Area 3
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 · 04:37 PM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
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.
PayloadMaqSat 3 & ARD
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerEuropean Space Agency
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Global range
- Latitude
- 5.239°N
- Longitude
- 52.768°W
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules
Tracking no weather issues at this time.
- Primary concern
- No weather issues
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
04:37 PM UTC - 04:37 PM UTC
Provider
European Space Agency
Profile →FRA • Founded 1975
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...
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
