PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
MSG-4 Sat will join four other Meteosat-series meteorological platforms that currently are operational in geostationary orbit at 36,000 km. above the equator. Star One C4 Sat will support telephone, television, radio, data transmission and Internet services in Brazil, Latin American countries and the United States.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Star One C4 & MSG 4
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 166f5470-b4b4-40fc-a9b1-71b83b3addec
Reported date: Jul 15, 2015 at 21:42 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 ECA →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
ECA
FLIGHTS
73
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 9:42 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 Star One C4 & MSG 4?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 mission uses the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 ECA has flown 73 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Star One C4 & MSG 4 going to?
The Star One C4 & MSG 4 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Star One C4 & MSG 4?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One C4 & MSG 4 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 15, 2015 at 21:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 166f5470-b4b4-40fc-a9b1-71b83b3addec
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Star One C4 & MSG 4 was a Ariane 5 ECA mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 15, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.