Artemis Launch Coverage

Arianespace Flight 142 placed its dueal satellite payload in a lower than desired orbit following a problem with the launcher's upper stage. This ESA TV News item includes selected shots from the Arianespace live televised transmissioin of the launch of ESA's Artemis satellite, in the night 12-13 July 2001

Last launch preparations Ariane 5 and Artemis satellite Launcher on launch pad, launch control centre Tracking shot of lift-off and flight Satellite/launcher separation Statement by Arianespace CEO Jean-Marie Luton explaining the problems with the launch.