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Topex-Poseidon on Ariane 42P, 1992-08-10 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date1992-08-10 23:08 UTC
VehicleAriane 42PAriane 42P
Ariane 42P flight no.2success rate so far 100%
No. in 199252 / 95orbital attempts
Agency countryFrance (incl. Ariane)AE
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise |
| Payload | Topex-Poseidon |
| GCAT launch tag | 1992-052 |
| Mass to orbit | 2.5 t |
Neighbouring Ariane 42P launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-11-20 | Satcom C1 | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1992-08-10 | Topex-Poseidon | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1992-10-28 | Galaxy VII | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1992-12-01 | Superbird A1 | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1993-06-25 | Galaxy IVH | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1994-11-01 | Astra 1D | Ariane 42P | CSG | Success |
| 1994-12-01 | Panamsat K2 | Ariane 42P | CSG | Failure |
Ariane 42P launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.