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Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R
Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R launched on Wed, Apr 19, 2000, 12:29 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Apr 2000
NET Wed, Apr 19, 2000, 12:29 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 42LVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 2Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 42L to Geostationary Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 42L ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Galaxy 4R
Galaxy 4R, a Hughes HS-601HP or "high power" spacecraft, provides broadcast and telecommunications service to North America, with the capability to provide back-up services to Latin America. The satellite was built on an expedited basis.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R launch?
Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R is scheduled to lift off Wed, Apr 19, 2000, 12:29 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R?
Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 42L.
Where does Ariane 42L | Galaxy 4R launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.