ARIANESPACE
Ariane 42P | Telkom 1
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Aug 12, 1999 at 22:52 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Telkom-1 is an Indonesian geostationary communications satellite operated by PT Telkomunikasi.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 42PAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Telkom 1
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: 945af374-aa72-4260-b4b8-7042613f4f71
Reported date: Aug 12, 1999 at 22:52 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 42P →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
42P
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
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 42P | Telkom 1 launch?
The Ariane 42P | Telkom 1 is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 10:52 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 Telkom 1?
The Ariane 42P | Telkom 1 mission uses the Ariane 42P rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 42P has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 42P | Telkom 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Telkom 1 going to?
The Telkom 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Telkom 1?
The Ariane 42P | Telkom 1 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 42P | Telkom 1 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: Aug 12, 1999 at 22:52 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: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 945af374-aa72-4260-b4b8-7042613f4f71
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78
Mission Profile
Telkom 1 was a Ariane 42P mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 12, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.