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Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2
Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2 launched on Fri, Feb 18, 2000, 01:04 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Feb 2000
NET Fri, Feb 18, 2000, 01:04 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
Superbird B2
Japanese communications satellite
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2 launch?
Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Feb 18, 2000, 01:04 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2?
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Who is launching Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2?
Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44LP.
Where does Ariane 44LP | Superbird B2 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.