SITEKourou
ORBITGTO
MISSION OVERVIEW
European Ariane rocket successfully deployed ECS-1 communications satellite. Demonstrated Europe’s independent access to space capability.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 1
AGENCY
ESA
TARGET ORBIT
GTO
LAUNCH SITE
Kourou
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 1 | L06 launch?
The Ariane 1 | L06 is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 1983 at 12:59 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ariane 1 | L06?
The Ariane 1 | L06 mission uses the Ariane 1 rocket.
Where is the Ariane 1 | L06 launching from?
The launch takes place from Kourou.
What orbit is Ariane 1 | L06 going to?
The Ariane 1 | L06 mission is targeting GTO.
Who is launching Ariane 1 | L06?
The Ariane 1 | L06 is operated by ESA.
Can I watch the Ariane 1 | L06 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 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 16, 1983 at 12:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ESA
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
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