ARIANE 5 R/B
Launch
Launched on Dec 18, 2004 from Ariane Launch Area 3, French Guiana aboard a Ariane 5 G+.
Ariane 5 G+ | Helios 2A, Essaim 1, 2, 3, 4, PARASOL, Nanosat 01 →Live · TLE epoch 2026-07-13 11:13 UTC
Orbit class
SSO — Sun-Synchronous (LEO at 96–102° inclination)
Operator
CNES
Country
France
Manufacturer
—
Launched
Dec 18, 2004
Mass
—
Apogee
674 km
Perigee
558 km
Inclination
98.27°
Period
1.61 h
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