MISSION NAME
Rosetta
Status
Success
DATE
2 MAR 2004
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Rosetta is a space probe built by the ESA, along with Philae, its lander, it intends to survery and study comet 67P/Churyumov-Garasimenko.
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.