List of Ariane launches (1990–1999)
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Europe |
| Products | Carrier rockets (Ariane 4, Ariane 5) |
This compilation details the launch events carried out by Ariane carrier rockets from 1990 through 1999. During this decade, the Ariane 4 served as the dominant launch platform, executing the majority of missions, whereas the Ariane 5 completed its initial four launches in the final years of this period.
Launch history
... [Launches from subsequent years are presented in a similar style highlighting principal payloads, orbits, and results] ... ... [Additional entries follow the same concise format] ...| Date (UTC) | Variant | Configuration | Serial No | Payload | Orbit | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 January 1990, 01:35 | Ariane 4 | 40 | V-35/408 | SPOT-2, UoSAT-3, UoSAT-4, AMSAT-OSCAR-16, Oscar series satellites (17–19) | SSO | Template:Success | |
| 22 February 1990, 23:17 | Ariane 4 | 44L | V-36/407 | Superbird-B, BS-2X | GTO | Template:Failure | Failure caused by obstruction in water line leading to explosion. |
| 24 July 1990, 22:25 | Ariane 4 | 44L | V-37/409 | TDF-2, DFS-2 | GTO | Template:Success | |
| 30 August 1990, 22:46 | Ariane 4 | 44LP | V-38/410 | Skynet 4C, Eutelsat 2F1 | GTO | Template:Success | |
| 12 October 1990, 22:58 | Ariane 4 | 44L | V-39/411 | SBS-6, Galaxy-6 | GTO | Template:Success | |
| 4 June 1996,12:34 | Ariane5 | G | V-88/501 | Cluster FM-1 to FM-4 | High Earth orbit (intended) | Template:Failure | First flight; destroyed by range safety due to guidance malfunction |
See also
- Jonathan's Space Page – Launch Log
- Jonathan's Space Page – Satellite Catalog
- Encyclopedia Astronautica – Ariane