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Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b

Name: Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b
Start: 2001-07-12T21:58:00+00:00
End: 2001-07-12T22:13:00+00:00
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

NO GO Ariane 5 G →

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Jul 12, 2001 at 21:58 UTC

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana 81% success

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PADAriane Launch Area 3

SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

Artemis is a geostationary earth orbit satellite for a ESA data relay satellite, it operates at the 21.5 degrees East. BSAT-2b is a geostationary, commercial communications satellite used for direct television broadcasting across Japan.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Ariane 5 G

AGENCY

Arianespace

MISSION

Artemis & BSAT-2b

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Ariane Launch Area 3

LAUNCH SITE

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

COUNTRY

FRA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

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LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: caca9e1a-99ea-476e-8d5a-e32cf7fb4d9b

Reported date: Jul 12, 2001 at 21:58 UTC

Last synced: 5 minutes ago

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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 G →

MANUFACTURER

ArianeGroup

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SUCCESS RATE

81.3%

The original version is dubbed Ariane 5 G (Generic) and had a launch mass of 737 tonnes. Its payload capability to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) was 6,900 kg (15,200 lb) for a single satellite or 6,100 kg (13,400 lb) for dual launches. It flew 17 times with one failure and two partial failures.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b launch?

The Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 9:58 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: NO GO.

What rocket is being used for Artemis & BSAT-2b?

The Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b mission uses the Ariane 5 G rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 G has flown 16 times with a 81.3% success rate.

Where is the Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b launching from?

The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.

What orbit is Artemis & BSAT-2b going to?

The Artemis & BSAT-2b mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching Artemis & BSAT-2b?

The Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b is operated by Arianespace.

Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b 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

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: Jul 12, 2001 at 21:58 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch scrubbed u2014 NO GO

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 5 minutes ago

Launch ID: caca9e1a-99ea-476e-8d5a-e32cf7fb4d9b

Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77

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Mission Profile

Artemis & BSAT-2b was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 12, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Ariane 5 G | Artemis & BSAT-2b

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