Ariane 5 G | MaqSat 3 & ARD
Status: Success | Launched: Oct 21, 1998 16:37 UTC
Launch Provider & Rocket
- Provider: European Space Agency (Multinational)
- Rocket: Ariane 5 G — Ariane family
Mission
MaqSat 3 was a dummy satellite to test the Ariane Vehicle. ARD was the Advanced Reentry Demonstrator, built by ESA. This is developed for experimental purposes to validate reentry techniques.
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch Site
- Pad: Ariane Launch Area 3
- Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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