PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 3AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C
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: 958bc7a3-5c06-4c47-8ccc-b295d07d5242
Reported date: Mar 11, 1988 at 23:28 UTC
Last synced: 6 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 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C launch?
The Ariane 3 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 1988 at 11:28 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 Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C?
The Ariane 3 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C 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 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C going to?
The Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C?
The Ariane 3 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 3 | Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C 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: Mar 11, 1988 at 23:28 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: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 958bc7a3-5c06-4c47-8ccc-b295d07d5242
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
Spacenet 3R & Télécom 1C was a Ariane 3 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on March 11, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.