ARIANESPACE
Ariane 1 | ECS 1
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Jun 16, 1983 at 11:59 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 1AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
ECS 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4e5142e6-c952-4fe3-81ee-91223789305f
Reported date: Jun 16, 1983 at 11:59 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 1 →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
11
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
81.8%
Ariane 1 was the first rocket in the Ariane family of expendable launch systems. It was developed and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), which had been formed in 1973, the same year that development of the launch had commenced.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 1 | ECS 1 launch?
The Ariane 1 | ECS 1 is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 1983 at 11:59 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ECS 1?
The Ariane 1 | ECS 1 mission uses the Ariane 1 rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 1 has flown 11 times with a 81.8% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 1 | ECS 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is ECS 1 going to?
The ECS 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching ECS 1?
The Ariane 1 | ECS 1 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 1 | ECS 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 16, 1983 at 11:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 4e5142e6-c952-4fe3-81ee-91223789305f
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
ECS 1 was a Ariane 1 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on June 16, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.