PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
SPOT 1 is a French Earth observation satellite. Viking is Sweden’s first satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 1
AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
SPOT 1 & Viking
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous 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: 52ea5557-1be1-4748-9ec0-b59f96e51e6a
Reported date: Feb 22, 1986 at 01:44 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
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 | SPOT 1 & Viking launch?
The Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 1986 at 1:44 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 SPOT 1 & Viking?
The Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking 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 | SPOT 1 & Viking launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is SPOT 1 & Viking going to?
The SPOT 1 & Viking mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching SPOT 1 & Viking?
The Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 1 | SPOT 1 & Viking 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 22, 1986 at 01:44 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 52ea5557-1be1-4748-9ec0-b59f96e51e6a
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
