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ATV-1 "Jules Verne"

Ariane 5 ESArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3
Sunday, March 9, 2008 · 04:03 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Ariane 5 ES

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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

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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

ATV-1 is the Automated Transfer Vehicle operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) to resuplly the international space station (ISS) with propellant, water, air and dry cargo. After three weeks of orbit testing it rendezvoused with the ISS on 3rd April 2008.

PayloadATV-1 "Jules Verne"
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerInternational Space Station
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

LAUNCH SITE
5.239°N, 52.768°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.