Ariane 5 GS
SuccessHelios 2B · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Friday, Dec 18, 2009, 16:26 UTC
Launch window
Friday, Dec 18, 2009, 16:26 UTC – Friday, Dec 18, 2009, 16:26 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Helios 2B
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Helios 2B is a French reconnaissance system jointly funded by the French and Spanish governments.
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