SITEKourou ELA-1
ORBITGTO (intended)
MISSION OVERVIEW
Failed Ariane 1 mission carrying the SPOT-1 Earth observation satellite and Viking amateur radio satellite. Third stage malfunction prevented orbital insertion.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 1
AGENCY
ESA
TARGET ORBIT
GTO (intended)
LAUNCH SITE
Kourou ELA-1
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 | V18 launch?
The Ariane 1 | V18 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: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Ariane 1 | V18?
The Ariane 1 | V18 mission uses the Ariane 1 rocket.
Where is the Ariane 1 | V18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Kourou ELA-1.
What orbit is Ariane 1 | V18 going to?
The Ariane 1 | V18 mission is targeting GTO (intended).
Who is launching Ariane 1 | V18?
The Ariane 1 | V18 is operated by ESA.
Can I watch the Ariane 1 | V18 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 22, 1986 at 01:44 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ESA
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
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