NASA/ESA

Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval

SUCCESSSep 30, 1994 at 11:16 UTCSpace Shuttle Endeavour →

STS-68 mission retrieved the European Retrievable Carrier (Eureca) satellite after 11 months in orbit. Also conducted Shuttle Radar Laboratory experiments.

AGENCY
NASA/ESA
TARGET ORBIT
LEO
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval launch?
The Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 1994 at 11:16 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 | Eureca-1 Retrieval?
The Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval mission uses the Space Shuttle Endeavour rocket.
Where is the Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval launching from?
The launch takes place from Kennedy Space Center.
What orbit is Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval going to?
The Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval?
The Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval is operated by NASA/ESA.
Can I watch the Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 30, 1994 at 11:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA/ESA
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago

Mission Profile

Ariane 4 | Eureca-1 Retrieval was a Space Shuttle Endeavour mission operated by NASA/ESA that lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on September 30, 1994. The flight carried its payload to LEO. The launch was a success.

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