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Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906
Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906 launched on Fri, Sep 6, 2002, 06:44 AM UTC — a Lockheed Martin mission.
Launch SuccessfulLockheed Martin
Lifted offNET Sep 2002
NET Fri, Sep 6, 2002, 06:44 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 44LVehicle
Lockheed MartinProvider
Ariane Launch Area 2Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 44L to Geostationary Transfer 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 44L ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
INTELSAT 906
Intelsat 906 (or IS-906) is a communications satellite operated by Intelsat.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906 launch?
Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Sep 6, 2002, 06:44 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906?
Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906 is an Lockheed Martin mission flying on a Ariane 44L.
Where does Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 906 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.