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MaqSat 3 & ARD
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Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
MaqSat 3 was a dummy satellite to test the Ariane Vehicle. ARD was the Advanced Reentry Demonstrator, built by ESA. This is developed for experimental purposes to validate reentry techniques.
Details
Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Wed, Oct 21, 1998, 16:37
Rocket