ARIANESPACE
Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D
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Aug 8, 1996 at 22:49 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Italsat F2 and Télécom 2D are Italian and French communications satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 44LAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D
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: 6f59a93e-a42e-4de2-a933-2d20ac00d65c
Reported date: Aug 8, 1996 at 22:49 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 44L →
MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
44L
FLIGHTS
40
SUCCESSES
39
SUCCESS RATE
97.5%
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 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D launch?
The Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 10:49 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 Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D?
The Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D mission uses the Ariane 44L rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 44L has flown 40 times with a 97.5% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D going to?
The Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D?
The Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 44L | Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 8, 1996 at 22:49 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6f59a93e-a42e-4de2-a933-2d20ac00d65c
●Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78
Mission Profile
Italsat F2 & Télécom 2D was a Ariane 44L mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 8, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.