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Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)
Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) launched on Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 12:14 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Apr 2023
NET Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 12:14 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 ECA+Vehicle
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
JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)
JUICE is an ESA mission to study some of the Jupiter's moons: Ganymede, Callisto and Europa.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) launch?
Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is scheduled to lift off Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 12:14 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)?
Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 ECA+.
Where does Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.