ARIANESPACE
Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513
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May 17, 1988 at 23:58 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 2AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Intelsat 513
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: 01b2d898-988c-4d20-8de6-96110da1b2ca
Reported date: May 17, 1988 at 23:58 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 2 →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
83.3%
Ariane 2 was an expendable space launch vehicle, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) between 1986 and 1989 as part of Ariane family of rockets. The principal manufacturer for the Ariane 2 was Aérospatiale, while the lead agency for its development was the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the French government's space agency.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 launch?
The Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 1988 at 11:58 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 Intelsat 513?
The Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 mission uses the Ariane 2 rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 2 has flown 6 times with a 83.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Intelsat 513 going to?
The Intelsat 513 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Intelsat 513?
The Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 2 | Intelsat 513 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 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: May 17, 1988 at 23:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 01b2d898-988c-4d20-8de6-96110da1b2ca
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
Intelsat 513 was a Ariane 2 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on May 17, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.