Helios 1B

Success Arianespace, Ariane 40

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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
to orbit0 km1,400 km downrange500 km up

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Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Rocket and boosterAriane 40
Vehicle
Ariane 40

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MissionEarth Science · PO

Earth Science · PO

What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
ObjectTypeOrbit
HELIOS 1B 1999-064A Payload 602 × 605 km · 98.2° Globe
CLEMENTINE 1999-064B Payload 427 × 429 km · 98.2° Globe
ARIANE 40 R/B 1999-064C Rocket body 446 × 450 km · 98.2° Globe

COSPAR ID 1999-064. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).

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