July 15, 2015

Ariane 5 launch on 15 July 2015

Wednesday 15 July, Ariane 5 completed a flawless launch from Europe’s spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre, orbiting two satellites, Star One C4 for telecommunications operator Embratel Star One, and MSG-4, a weather satellite designed to monitor weather, climate and the environment for Eumetsat. The flight marked the European launcher’s 66th straight success since 2003.

the launch

  • Launcher version : Ariane 5 ECA
  • Satellites : MSG-4 et Star One C4
  • Customers : Eumetsat for MSG-4 and Embratel for Star One C4
  • Launch window : 18:42 and 19:19 (Kourou); 23:42 and 00:19 (Paris)
  • Webcast start time : 18:27 (Kourou), 23:27 (Paris)

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Live

3, 2, 1... Allumage moteur Vulcain, allumage des EAP, décollage !


Launch live on Dailymotion Website

Previous launchs

3000  Ariane 5 liftoff (27/05/15)  Ariane 5 liftoff (27/05/15)

Photo report in french guiana

Launcher and satellites preparation in the Guiana Space Centre...

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