PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITHeliocentric N/A
TYPERobotic Exploration
MISSION OVERVIEW
Rosetta is a space probe built by the ESA, along with Philae, its lander, it intends to survery and study comet 67P/Churyumov-Garasimenko.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 G+
AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Rosetta
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
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: fc7a03ba-c0f1-4703-95e9-016c12db09c0
Reported date: Mar 2, 2004 at 07:17 UTC
Last synced: 44 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
G+
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta launch?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 7:17 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 Rosetta?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta mission uses the Ariane 5 G+ rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 G+ has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Rosetta going to?
The Rosetta mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching Rosetta?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G+ | Rosetta 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 2, 2004 at 07:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 10, 2024 14:35 UTC
Rosetta's legacy: how were you inspired?From inspiring a love for the stars to making a life-changing career move, we want to know how ESAu2019s Rosetta mission has shaped your life.
ESA
Aug 6, 2024 09:00 UTC
Rosetta and beyond: tales of a mission that left a markExactly ten years on since Rosetta arrived at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, we dig into how the intrepid explorer has transformed our knowledge of comets, revealed some…
ESA
Jan 20, 2020 16:28 UTC
Building blocks of life spotted on Rosetta's comet hint at composition of its birthplaceESA
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 44 seconds ago
●Launch Library 244 seconds ago
Launch ID: fc7a03ba-c0f1-4703-95e9-016c12db09c0
●Spaceflight News API2 hours ago
7 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
●YouTube Video Search4 weeks ago
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