Ariane 1
SuccessGiotto · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Tuesday, Jul 2, 1985, 11:23 UTC
Launch window
Tuesday, Jul 2, 1985, 11:23 UTC – Tuesday, Jul 2, 1985, 11:23 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Giotto
Type
Robotic Exploration
Orbit
Asteroid (Asteroid)
Probe designed to flyby Comet 1P/Halley and Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup
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