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Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S
Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S launched on Tue, Dec 2, 1997, 10:52 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Dec 1997
NET Tue, Dec 2, 1997, 10:52 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 44PVehicle
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 44P 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 44P ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
JCSAT 1B & Equator-S
Japanese communications satellite
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S launch?
Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S is scheduled to lift off Tue, Dec 2, 1997, 10:52 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S?
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Who is launching Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S?
Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 44P.
Where does Ariane 44P | JCSAT 1B & Equator-S launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.