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Helios 2B
Ariane 5 GSArianespaceAriane Launch Area 3
Friday, December 18, 2009 · 04:26 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Ariane 5 GS
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Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches356
Successes311
Provider
Arianespace
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Mission Brief
Helios 2B is a French reconnaissance system jointly funded by the French and Spanish governments.
PayloadHelios 2B
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerArianespace
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Mission Timeline
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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.
