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2009 · Arianespace

Helios 2B

successAriane 5 GS | Helios 2B

Helios 2B is a French reconnaissance system jointly funded by the French and Spanish governments.

Overview

Date / time
December 18, 2009 at 04:26 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 3
Mission
Helios 2B
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5 GS →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 1

HELIOS 2B
LEO