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Europa II | STV 4
Europa II | STV 4 launched on Fri, Nov 5, 1971, 01:00 PM UTC — a European Launcher Development Organisation mission.
Launch FailureEuropean Launcher Development Organisation
Lifted offNET Nov 1971
NET Fri, Nov 5, 1971, 01:00 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Europa IIVehicle
European Launcher Development OrganisationProvider
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Test FlightMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Europa II 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 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Europa II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
STV 4
Mass model of the Symphonie communications satellite.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Europa II | STV 4 launch?
Europa II | STV 4 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Nov 5, 1971, 01:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Europa II | STV 4?
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Who is launching Europa II | STV 4?
Europa II | STV 4 is an European Launcher Development Organisation mission flying on a Europa II.
Where does Europa II | STV 4 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.