PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
A large Earth-Observing satellite in sun synchronous polar orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 GAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Envisat
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 09bba5e4-2d99-40c8-911c-ee36dcbb07d3
Reported date: Mar 1, 2002 at 01:07 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 G →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
G
FLIGHTS
16
SUCCESSES
13
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 | Envisat launch?
The Ariane 5 G | Envisat is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2002 at 1:07 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 Envisat?
The Ariane 5 G | Envisat 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 | Envisat launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Envisat going to?
The Envisat mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Envisat?
The Ariane 5 G | Envisat is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | Envisat 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: Mar 1, 2002 at 01:07 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: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 09bba5e4-2d99-40c8-911c-ee36dcbb07d3
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
Mission Profile
Envisat was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on March 1, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.