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The Helios program is Europe's military optical reconnaissance system consisting of both a space and a ground segment, which commenced service in 1995, jointly funded by the French, Italian and Spanish governments. The Helios I optical observation satellites, launched in July 1995 and December 1999…
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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 40
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · LEO
Government/Top Secret · LEO
What it put in orbit5 catalogued objects, 3 of them satellites
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELIOS 1A 1995-033A | Payload | 540 × 555 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| CERISE 1995-033B | Payload | 445 × 454 km · 98.3° | Globe |
| UPM/LBSAT 1995-033C | Payload | 609 × 618 km · 98.3° | Globe |
| ARIANE 40+3 R/B 1995-033D | Rocket body | 361 × 363 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| CERISE DEB 1995-033E | Debris | re-entered 2017-05-22 |
COSPAR ID 1995-033. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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