PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
The satellites SPOT 4 (Satellite Probatoire de l’Observation de la Terre) was a second generation of SPOT earth observation satellite operated by Spot Image.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 40
AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
SPOT-4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 2
LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a2f98864-493d-4c23-a4e6-09e90a503c08
Reported date: Mar 24, 1998 at 01:46 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
40
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Ariane 4 was an expendable space launch system, developed by the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), the French space agency, for the European Space Agency (ESA). It was manufactured by ArianeGroup and marketed by Arianespace. Since its first flight on 15 June 1988 until the final flight on 15 February 2003, it attained 113 successful launches out of 116 total launches.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 launch?
The Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 1:46 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 SPOT-4?
The Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 mission uses the Ariane 40 rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 40 has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is SPOT-4 going to?
The SPOT-4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SPOT-4?
The Ariane 40 | SPOT-4 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 40 | SPOT-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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 24, 1998 at 01:46 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: a2f98864-493d-4c23-a4e6-09e90a503c08
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78
