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Ariane 44L | NSS 7
Ariane 44L | NSS 7 launched on Tue, Apr 16, 2002, 11:02 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Apr 2002
NET Tue, Apr 16, 2002, 11:02 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 44LVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 2Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geosynchronous Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 44L to Geosynchronous 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
NSS 7
Ariane mission V150 placed Lockheed Martin A2100-class satellite NSS 7 satellite into orbit. The satellite was owned by New Skies, an Intelsat spinoff, and carried a C/Ku band telecoms payload.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44L | NSS 7 launch?
Ariane 44L | NSS 7 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Apr 16, 2002, 11:02 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44L | NSS 7?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 44L | NSS 7?
Ariane 44L | NSS 7 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44L.
Where does Ariane 44L | NSS 7 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.