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1999 · European Space Agency
XMM-Newton
success
Ariane 5 G | XMM-Newton
An X-Ray space observatory launches by the ESA.
Overview
Date / time
December 10, 1999 at 02:32 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
XMM-Newton
Mission type
Astrophysics
Orbit achieved
High Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 G →
Launch provider
European Space Agency →
Payloads deployed · 1
XMM-NEWTON
HEO