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Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo
Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo launched on Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 01:45 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Oct 2018
NET Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 01:45 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 ECAVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Planetary ScienceMission type
Heliocentric N/AOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 ECA to Heliocentric N/A. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:20
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 5 ECA ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
BepiColombo
BepiColombo is a joint mission of the ESA and the JAXA to the planet Mercury. The mission comprises two satellites to be launched together: the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO). The mission will perform a comprehensive study of Mercury, including its magnetic field, magnetosphere, interior structure and surface.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo launch?
Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo is scheduled to lift off Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 01:45 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo?
Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 ECA.
Where does Ariane 5 ECA | BepiColombo launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.