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Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD
Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD launched on Wed, Oct 21, 1998, 04:37 PM UTC — a European Space Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulEuropean Space Agency
Lifted offNET Oct 1998
NET Wed, Oct 21, 1998, 04:37 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 GVehicle
European Space AgencyProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Dedicated RideshareMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 G to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 5 G ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
MaqSat 3 & ARD
MaqSat 3 was a dummy satellite to test the Ariane Vehicle. ARD was the Advanced Reentry Demonstrator, built by ESA. This is developed for experimental purposes to validate reentry techniques.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD launch?
Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD is scheduled to lift off Wed, Oct 21, 1998, 04:37 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD?
Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD is an European Space Agency mission flying on a Ariane 5 G.
Where does Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.