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Ariane 44L | NSS 6
Ariane 44L | NSS 6 launched on Tue, Dec 17, 2002, 11:04 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Dec 2002
NET Tue, Dec 17, 2002, 11:04 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 44LVehicle
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 44L 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 44L ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
NSS 6
he Dutch New Skies Satellites' NSS-6 telecommunications spacecraft was developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44L | NSS 6 launch?
Ariane 44L | NSS 6 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 17, 2002, 11:04 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44L | NSS 6?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 44L | NSS 6?
Ariane 44L | NSS 6 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44L.
Where does Ariane 44L | NSS 6 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.