Aurora
Tuning into the cosmos…
LoadingAriane 5 G
Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton
Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton launched on Fri, Dec 10, 1999, 02:32 PM UTC — a European Space Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulEuropean Space Agency
Lifted offNET Dec 1999
NET Fri, Dec 10, 1999, 02:32 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 5 GVehicle
European Space AgencyProvider
Ariane Launch Area 3Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
AstrophysicsMission type
High Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 5 G to High 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 G ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
XMM-Newton
An X-Ray space observatory launches by the ESA.
Around this launch
Related news
No news linked to this launch yet
As coverage publishes, deduplicated articles about this mission will appear here.
Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton launch?
Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 10, 1999, 02:32 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton?
Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton is an European Space Agency mission flying on a Ariane 5 G.
Where does Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.