InactiveLaunch pad

Ariane Launch Area 3

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · used today by Arianespace

Launches

118

from this pad

First launch

1996

Jun 4

Fastest turnaround

17 d 20 h

between two launches

Scheduled

launches from here

Next From Ariane Launch Area 3

All 1

NET2027

Maiden flightVega-E · Sun-Synchronous OrbitTo be determinedNET 2027

Recent Launches

All 119 in the database

Jul5

Ariane 5 ECA+ | Syracuse 4B & Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat)

Syracuse 4B & Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat)Ariane 5 ECA+ · Geostationary Transfer OrbitSuccess10:00 PM UTC Apr14

Ariane 5 ECA+ | JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)

JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer)Ariane 5 ECA+ · Heliocentric N/ASuccess12:14 PM UTC Dec13

Galaxy 35 & 36, MTG-I1Ariane 5 ECA+ · Geostationary Transfer OrbitSuccess8:30 PM UTC Sep7

Eutelsat Konnect VHTSAriane 5 ECA+ · Geostationary Transfer OrbitSuccess9:45 PM UTC Jun22

Measat-3d & GSAT 24Ariane 5 ECA+ · Geostationary Transfer OrbitSuccess9:50 PM UTC

About the Pad

ELA-3, is a launch pad and associated facilities at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana. ELA-3 was operated by Arianespace as part of the expendable launch system for Ariane 5 launch vehicles.

Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: French Guiana
Operators: Arianespace
Orbital launch attempts: 118
Links: Map Wikipedia

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