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Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004)
Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004) launched on Wed, Jun 5, 2013, 09:52 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Jun 2013
NET Wed, Jun 5, 2013, 09:52 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 ESVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
International Space StationProgram
ResupplyMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 ES to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 5 ES ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004)
ATV-4 is the Automated Transfer Vehicle operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) to resupply the international space station (ISS) with propellant, water, air and dry cargo. After 10 days in orbit it docked to the ISS on 15th June 2013.
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004) launch?
Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 5, 2013, 09:52 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004)?
Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004) is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 5 ES.
Where does Ariane 5 ES | Albert Einstein ATV (ATV-004) launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.