Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4
Ariane 44L
Arianespace
Mission
Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Télécom 2B and Inmarsat-2 F4 are French and International communications satellites operating in GEO.
Location
Ariane Launch Area 2
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Ariane Launch Area 2 has witnessed the launch of 119 rockets, including 119 orbital launch attempts. While Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, has been the site for 331 rocket launches.
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Rocket
Aérospatiale Ariane 44L
The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches.
Agency
Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 mission launch from?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 mission?
The Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 mission launched aboard a Arianespace Ariane 44L rocket. The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 launch?
The Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Arianespace Ariane 44L Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Ariane 44L launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Télécom 2B & Inmarsat-2 F4 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.