ARIANESPACE

Ariane 44LP | Orion 2

SUCCESS Ariane 44LP →
Oct 19, 1999 at 06:22 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 96% success
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PADAriane Launch Area 2
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), Orion 2 features 36 high-powered Ku-band transponders. It was launched into the orbital slot located at 15 degrees west longitude, where in-orbit testing will be conducted. Loral was in negotiations with Eutelsat, also a satellite services provider, to complete coordination of the Orion 2 satellite with the Eutelsat spacecraft in the region.

MISSION
Orion 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 2
COUNTRY
FRA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d06304d2-0372-41d8-b9f9-43b8815b1659
Reported date: Oct 19, 1999 at 06:22 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Aérospatiale
VARIANT
44LP
FLIGHTS
26
SUCCESSES
25
SUCCESS RATE
96.2%

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.

When is the Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 launch?
The Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 6:22 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 Orion 2?
The Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 mission uses the Ariane 44LP rocket, manufactured by Aérospatiale. The Ariane 44LP has flown 26 times with a 96.2% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 2 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Orion 2 going to?
The Orion 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Orion 2?
The Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 44LP | Orion 2 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 19, 1999 at 06:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: d06304d2-0372-41d8-b9f9-43b8815b1659
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Pad weather at 5.23, -52.78

Mission Profile

Orion 2 was a Ariane 44LP mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on October 19, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.