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Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C

SUCCESS Ariane 5 G →
Jul 5, 2002 at 23:22 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

Stellat 5 is a communications satellite belonging to Eutelsat, operating at 5 degrees West. N-Star C is a geostationary communications satellite operating at 136 degrees East.

VEHICLE
Ariane 5 G
MISSION
Stellat 5 & N-Star C
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
COUNTRY
FRA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 5048b48e-e784-4240-90b9-6fa7f6dcc14e
Reported date: Jul 5, 2002 at 23:22 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C launch?
The Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C is scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2002 at 11:22 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 Stellat 5 & N-Star C?
The Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C 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 | Stellat 5 & N-Star C launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Stellat 5 & N-Star C going to?
The Stellat 5 & N-Star C mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Stellat 5 & N-Star C?
The Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G | Stellat 5 & N-Star C 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 5, 2002 at 23:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 5048b48e-e784-4240-90b9-6fa7f6dcc14e
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Mission Profile

Stellat 5 & N-Star C was a Ariane 5 G mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 3, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on July 5, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.