Earth Science
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialMetOp is a series of three polar orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Orbital Attempt
#5,795
ASA Mission
#270
Pad Launch
#18
Location Launch
#285
Designator
2018-087
Nov 7, 2018, 12:47 AM
1 update
The Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) is a launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou/Sinnamary, French Guiana. It was used by Soyuz-ST rockets: modified versions of the Soyuz-2 optimised for launch from Kourou under Soyuz at the Guiana Space Centre programme.
Total Launches
26
Orbital Attempts
26
Fastest Turnaround
27d 15h
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Nov 6, 2018, 9:47 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
