NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2005-005B
Maqsat is a European (ESA) monitor that remained attached to the Ariane 5-ECA rocket that was launched from Kourou at 21:03 UT on 12 February 2005. It will monitor the dynamic behavior of the rocket from launch through the release of the two satellites, XTAR-EUR and SLOSHSAT.
Launch Date: 2005-02-12
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office