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Ariane 44LP | Orion 2
Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 launched on Tue, Oct 19, 1999, 06:22 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Oct 1999
NET Tue, Oct 19, 1999, 06:22 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
Orion 2
Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), Orion 2 features 36 high-powered Ku-band transponders. It was launched into the orbital slot located at 15 degrees west longitude, where in-orbit testing will be conducted. Loral was in negotiations with Eutelsat, also a satellite services provider, to complete coordination of the Orion 2 satellite with the Eutelsat spacecraft in the region.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 launch?
Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Oct 19, 1999, 06:22 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44LP | Orion 2?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 44LP | Orion 2?
Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44LP.
Where does Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.