MISSION NAME
Helios 2A, Essaim 1-4, PARASOL, Nanosat 01
Status
Success
DATE
18 DEC 2004
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Helios and Essaim are French miltary satellites for observation of Earth. Parasol is an Earth Observation research satellite.Nanosat 01 is a small technologu demonstator for the spanish space agency INTA.
Ariane 5 G+
Rocket Description
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.