Helios 2A, Essaim 1, 2, 3, 4, PARASOL, Nanosat 01Ariane 5 G+Arianespace Launch Status Success Sat · Dec 18th, 2004 11:26 AM EST Watch Online MissionHelios 2A, Essaim 1-4, PARASOL, Nanosat 01Type: Dedicated RideshareHelios and Essaim are French miltary satellites for observation of Earth. Parasol is an Earth Observation research satellite.Nanosat 01 is a small technologu demonstator for the spanish space agency INTA. LocationAriane Launch Area 3Kourou, French Guiana151 rockets have launched from Kourou, French Guiana. RocketAriane 5 G+Length: 55 meters Diameter: 5.4 meters First Launch: March 2, 2004The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.The Ariane 5 G+ rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyArianespaceType: Commercial Abbreviation: ASA Administration: CEO: Stéphane Israël Founded: 1980 Launchers: Ariane 5 | VegaCountry: FRAArianespace 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule