European Space Agency Maiden Flight Ariane 62
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| T- 05 : 26 : 00 | Stage 2 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage |
| T- 05 : 06 : 00 | Stage 2 LH2 Load Start of liquid hydrogen loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 00 : 07 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Booster Ignition Ignition of the solid rocket boosters. |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 16 | Booster Separation The side boosters are separated from the launcher. |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 39 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 35 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 41 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 50 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 18 : 32 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 56 : 20 | SES-2 Second start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 56 : 42 | SECO-2 Second cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 01 : 05 : 53 | Payload Deployment Sequence Start Start of the payload deployment sequence |
| T+ 02 : 37 : 15 | SES-3 Third start of the second engine |
| T+ 02 : 37 : 43 | SECO-3 Third cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 02 : 40 : 13 | Payload Deployment Sequence End End of the payload deployment sequence. |
| T+ 03 : 00 : 00 | Atmospheric Entry Start of the atmospheric re-entry |
About the Maiden Flight Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $85,000,000
Maiden Flight of the Ariane 62 launch vehicle, carrying ten cubesats, two deployers, five experiments, and two reentry capsules.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 4
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Ariane Launch Area 4 launch pad has hosted 7 rocket launches, including 7 orbital launch attempts. The Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana launch site has been the location for 333 total 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.
ArianeGroup Ariane 62 Rocket
The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions.
About European Space Agency
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight launch scheduled?
The European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight launch video?
You can watch the European Space Agency Ariane 62 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.
Where did the European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight mission launch from?
The European Space Agency Ariane 62 rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 4 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 Maiden Flight mission?
The Maiden Flight mission launched aboard a European Space Agency Ariane 62 rocket. The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight launch?
The European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight 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 European Space Agency Ariane 62 Maiden Flight launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest European Space Agency Ariane 62 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Maiden Flight 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 European Space Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.