Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Dedicated Rideshare · GTO
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.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAQSAT 3 & ARIANE 5 R/B 1998-059A | Payload | 961 × 35546 km · 6.7° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1998-059. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).