23605 - 1995-033A

HELIOS 1A is a French military, photo-surveillance satellite of 2.5 tons that was launched by an Ariane rocket from Kourou in French Guiana at 17:23 UT. It is believed to be capable of one-meter resolution pictures. Initial orbital parameters were period 98.3 min, apogee 680 km, perigee 678 km, and inclination 98.0 deg.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 1995-07-07
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 4
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 2537.0 kg