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Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S
Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S launched on Tue, Nov 27, 2001, 12:35 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Nov 2001
NET Tue, Nov 27, 2001, 12:35 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 44LPVehicle
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 44LP 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 44LP ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
DirecTV-4S
It is the fifth Boeing satellite to be built for DirecTV. It was successfully launched on an Ariane-44LP H10-3 on 26 November 2001 and entered service on 27 December 2001.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S launch?
Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S is scheduled to lift off Tue, Nov 27, 2001, 12:35 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S?
Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44LP.
Where does Ariane 44LP | DirecTV-4S launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.