Firewheel
Firewheel launched on 23 May 1980, 14:29 UTC on a Ariane 1 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The recorded outcome is Failure. Payloads: Firewheel.
| Name | Firewheel |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 23 May 1980, 14:29 UTC |
| Vehicle | Ariane 1 |
| Launch site | Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana |
| Company | Arianespace |
| Outcome | Failure |
| Payloads | Firewheel |
| Orbit | Elliptical Orbit |
Questions
- When did Firewheel launch?
- Firewheel launched on 23 May 1980, 14:29 UTC.
- What rocket launched Firewheel?
- Firewheel launched on a Ariane 1.
- Where did Firewheel launch from?
- Firewheel launched from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
- What was the outcome of Firewheel?
- The recorded outcome is Failure.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.