European Launcher Development Organisation STV 4 Europa II
About the STV 4 Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Mass model of the Symphonie communications satellite.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
| Launches | 56 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 56 |
| 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.
European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II Rocket
The Europa rocket was an early expendable launch system of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO), which was the precursor to the European Space Agency (ESA). It was developed with the aim to delivering space access technology, and more specifically to facilitate the deployment of European-wide telecommunication and meteorological satellites into orbit.
| Length | 31.7 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.1 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 111.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 1,512.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1,160 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 360 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 11/5/1971 |
Learn more about the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II Rocket
About European Launcher Development Organisation
The European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) is a former European space research organization. It was first developed in order to establish a satellite launch vehicle for Europe. The three-stage rocket developed was named Europa, after the mythical Greek god. Overall, there were 10 launches that occurred under ELDO's funding.
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Failed | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 launch scheduled?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 mission launch from?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) 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 STV 4 mission?
The STV 4 mission launched aboard a European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II rocket. The Europa rocket was an early expendable launch system of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO), which was the precursor to the European Space Agency (ESA). It was developed with the aim to delivering space access technology, and more specifically to facilitate the deployment of European-wide telecommunication and meteorological satellites into orbit. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 launch?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 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 Launcher Development Organisation Europa II STV 4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest European Launcher Development Organisation Europa II launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STV 4 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 Launcher Development Organisation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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