Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO

Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO

Description

Plato, for PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars, is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission with 26 cameras to study terrestrial exoplanets in orbits up to the habitable zone of Sun-like stars. Its goal is to measure the sizes of exoplanets and discover exomoons and rings around them, as well as characterise planets' host stars by studying tiny light variations in the starlight it receives.

Event dateJanuary 31, 2027
Window OpensJan 31, 2027, 24:00 UTC
Window ClosesJan 31, 2027, 24:00 UTC
StatusTo Be Determined
Last Source UpdateFeb 13, 2026, 10:07 UTC
Typelaunch
MissionPLATO
ProviderArianespace
VehicleAriane 62
OrbitSun-Earth L2
LocationGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch SiteAriane Launch Area 4
Plato
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What type of space event is Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO?

Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO is listed as a launch.

Where is Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO taking place?

Ariane 62 Block 2 | PLATO is associated with Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.