Arianespace JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) Ariane 5 ECA+

The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) launch was scheduled for:
April 14, 2023 at 12:14 PM UTC.

You can watch the Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.

The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 3 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.

The JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission launched aboard a Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ rocket. Ariane 5 ECA+ is a variant of the Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle, with a taller ECA-D upper stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

The Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) 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.

This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Ariane 5 ECA+ launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) 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.