Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8
Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launched on 28 August 2002, 22:45 UTC on a Ariane 5 G from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8.
| Name | Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 28 August 2002, 22:45 UTC |
| Vehicle | Ariane 5 G |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana |
| Company | Arianespace |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
Questions
- When did Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launch?
- Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launched on 28 August 2002, 22:45 UTC.
- What rocket launched Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8?
- Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launched on a Ariane 5 G.
- Where did Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launch from?
- Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8 launched from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
- What was the outcome of Atlantic Bird 1 & Meteosat 8?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.