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MaqSat 3 & ARD
Ariane 5 GEuropean Space AgencyAriane Launch Area 3
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 · 04:37 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Ariane 5 G
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Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches8
Successes6
Provider
European Space Agency
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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%Site lock
Launch Site
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.239°N, 52.768°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
