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Superbird 5 on Ariane 42L, 2000-10-06 (Success)
ResultSuccess
Date2000-10-06 23:00 UTC
VehicleAriane 42LAriane 42L
Ariane 42L flight no.12success rate so far 100%
No. in 200062 / 85orbital attempts
Agency countryFrance (incl. Ariane)AE
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch site | Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise |
| Payload | Superbird 5 |
| GCAT launch tag | 2000-060 |
| Orbit | 195 × 36,886 km · 7.2° |
| Mass to orbit | 3.5 t |
Neighbouring Ariane 42L launches
| Date | Payload | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-22 | INTELSAT 804 | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 1998-12-06 | Satmex 5 | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 1998-12-22 | PAS 6B | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 2000-01-25 | Galaxy XR | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 2000-04-19 | Galaxy IVR | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 2000-10-06 | Superbird 5 | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
| 2002-01-23 | Insat 3C | Ariane 42L | CSG | Success |
Ariane 42L launches per year
Counts orbital launch attempts (successes and failures); suborbital flights excluded. Countries are those of the launching agency.