EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Ariane 5 G | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES
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Oct 30, 1997 at 13:43 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
A launch of four satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 GAGENCY
European Space Agency
MISSION
MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA,ITA,DEU,ESP,CHE,GBR,AUT,SWE,PRT,NLD,HUN,POL,DNK,CZE,ROU,NOR,FIN,GRC,EST,IRL,LUX,BEL,SVN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 144c67db-bc68-4dce-a6e7-0c1f8b5bb4bf
Reported date: Oct 30, 1997 at 13:43 UTC
Last synced: 6 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 | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES launch?
The Ariane 5 G | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 1:43 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES?
The Ariane 5 G | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES 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 | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES going to?
The MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES?
The Ariane 5 G | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES is operated by European Space Agency.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 30, 1997 at 13:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by European Space Agency
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 144c67db-bc68-4dce-a6e7-0c1f8b5bb4bf
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
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Mission Profile
MaqSat-H, TEAMSAT, MaqSat-B, YES was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by European Space Agency that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on October 30, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch ended in failure.