| Ariane 62 launch | |
|---|---|
| Launch | 9 July 2024, 19:00 UTC |
| Operator | Arianespace |
| Pad | Guyana Space Centre, ELA-4 |
| Payload | Mass simulator, rideshare payloads |
| Outcome | Partial failure |
| Apogee | 580 km (360 mi) |
| Launch duration | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Components | |
| Serial no. | L6001[1] |
| Boosters | 2 × P120C |
| Ariane launches | |
Ariane flight VA262 was the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, carrying a 1,600-kilogram (3,500 lb) payload, consisting of a mass simulator, plus a number of small CubeSats and other experiments as rideshare payloads.