2002-040 Success
Ariane 5 G | Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8
Aug 28, 2002, 10:45 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
V155 (513)
COSPAR Designator
2002-040
Mission
Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 (Dedicated Rideshare)
Atlantic Bird is a series of satellites operated by Eutelsat over the atlantic ocean. Operating at 12.5 degrees West. Meteosat 8 is a weather satellite operated by both ESA and EUMETSAT.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 G
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
150 (9 YTD)
Site launches
163 (9 YTD)
Pad launches
13 (3 YTD)