ARIANESPACE
Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R
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Jan 25, 2000 at 01:04 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
American communications satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 42LAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Galaxy 10R
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary 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: 05ea7f72-be63-473f-9e1f-e3fc96111fe6
Reported date: Jan 25, 2000 at 01:04 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 42L →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
42L
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
13
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 42L | Galaxy 10R launch?
The Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 1:04 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 Galaxy 10R?
The Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R mission uses the Ariane 42L rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 42L has flown 13 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Galaxy 10R going to?
The Galaxy 10R mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 10R?
The Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 42L | Galaxy 10R 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 25, 2000 at 01:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 05ea7f72-be63-473f-9e1f-e3fc96111fe6
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78
Mission Profile
Galaxy 10R was a Ariane 42L mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on January 25, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.