ARIANESPACE
Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4
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Sep 16, 1987 at 00:45 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 3AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Aussat A3 & ECS 4
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: fcf573d2-0329-4c14-b9ae-6c965e605d27
Reported date: Sep 16, 1987 at 00:45 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 3 →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
3
FLIGHTS
11
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%
Ariane 3 was a European expendable carrier rocket, which was used for eleven launches between 1984 and 1989. It was a member of the Ariane family of rockets. The principal manufacturer for the Ariane 3 was Aérospatiale, while the lead agency for its development was the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 launch?
The Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 1987 at 12:45 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 Aussat A3 & ECS 4?
The Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 mission uses the Ariane 3 rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 3 has flown 11 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Aussat A3 & ECS 4 going to?
The Aussat A3 & ECS 4 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Aussat A3 & ECS 4?
The Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 3 | Aussat A3 & ECS 4 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
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 16, 1987 at 00:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: fcf573d2-0329-4c14-b9ae-6c965e605d27
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
Aussat A3 & ECS 4 was a Ariane 3 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on September 16, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.