ARIANESPACE
Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1
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Feb 7, 2001 at 23:05 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Sicral 1 is Italy’s satellite system for military communications.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 44LAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
SICRAL 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous 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: 0415b7cb-09a9-4d6c-b0a6-2af7a93674e4
Reported date: Feb 7, 2001 at 23:05 UTC
Last synced: 44 seconds 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 | SICRAL 1 launch?
The Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at 11:05 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 SICRAL 1?
The Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1 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 | SICRAL 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is SICRAL 1 going to?
The SICRAL 1 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching SICRAL 1?
The Ariane 44L | SICRAL 1 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 44L | SICRAL 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 7, 2001 at 23:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 44 seconds ago
●Launch Library 244 seconds ago
Launch ID: 0415b7cb-09a9-4d6c-b0a6-2af7a93674e4
●Open-Meteo Weather13 minutes ago
Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78
Mission Profile
SICRAL 1 was a Ariane 44L mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on February 7, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.