SITEKourou
ORBITLEO
MISSION OVERVIEW
Second European Remote Sensing satellite for Earth observation. Designed to work in tandem with ERS-1 for improved monitoring coverage.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 40
AGENCY
ESA
TARGET ORBIT
LEO
LAUNCH SITE
Kourou
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 4 | ERS-2 launch?
The Ariane 4 | ERS-2 is scheduled for Friday, April 21, 1995 at 1:43 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 Ariane 4 | ERS-2?
The Ariane 4 | ERS-2 mission uses the Ariane 40 rocket.
Where is the Ariane 4 | ERS-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Kourou.
What orbit is Ariane 4 | ERS-2 going to?
The Ariane 4 | ERS-2 mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Ariane 4 | ERS-2?
The Ariane 4 | ERS-2 is operated by ESA.
Can I watch the Ariane 4 | ERS-2 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 21, 1995 at 01:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ESA
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 15, 2024 09:30 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
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