ESA MaqSat 3 & ARD Ariane 5 G
About the MaqSat 3 & ARD Mission
| Type | Dedicated Rideshare |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
MaqSat 3 was a dummy satellite to test the Ariane Vehicle. ARD was the Advanced Reentry Demonstrator, built by ESA. This is developed for experimental purposes to validate reentry techniques.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 3
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
| Launches | 118 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 118 |
| Total Launches | 336 |
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.
ArianeGroup Ariane 5 G Rocket
The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.
| Length | 57.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 737.0 T |
| Apogee | 40,000.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 12,200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 6,900 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 6/4/1996 |
About ESA
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organisation of 22 member states. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, France, ESA has a worldwide staff of about 2,000 employees.
ESA's space flight programme includes human spaceflight (mainly through participation in the International Space Station program); the launch and operation of unmanned exploration missions to other planets and the Moon; Earth observation, science and telecommunication; designing launch vehicles; and maintaining a major spaceport, the Guiana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana.
| Total Launches | 7 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 6 |
| Failed | 1 |
| Pending | 1 |
| Consecutive Success | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD launch scheduled?
The ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD mission launch from?
The ESA Ariane 5 G 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.
What rocket was used for the MaqSat 3 & ARD mission?
The MaqSat 3 & ARD mission launched aboard a ESA Ariane 5 G rocket. The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD launch?
The ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD 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 ESA Ariane 5 G MaqSat 3 & ARD launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ESA Ariane 5 G launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the MaqSat 3 & ARD 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 ESA live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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