PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
European meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 1AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Meteosat 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
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: 676ca8e1-6e2e-46d9-9203-02b2899bd581
Reported date: Jun 19, 1981 at 12:32 UTC
Last synced: 40 minutes 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 | Meteosat 2 launch?
The Ariane 1 | Meteosat 2 is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 1981 at 12:32 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 Meteosat 2?
The Ariane 1 | Meteosat 2 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 | Meteosat 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Meteosat 2 going to?
The Meteosat 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Meteosat 2?
The Ariane 1 | Meteosat 2 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 1 | Meteosat 2 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
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 19, 1981 at 12:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 40 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 hours ago
Launch ID: 676ca8e1-6e2e-46d9-9203-02b2899bd581
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
Meteosat 2 was a Ariane 1 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on June 19, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.