May 4 2017
Arianespace orbited two telecommunications payloads for Brazil and South Korea on the 78th consecutive success performed with its Ariane 5 – confirming this vehicle’s position as the world reference for heavy launchers. Lifting off from the Spaceport in French Guiana, today’s mission – designated Flight VA236 in Arianespace’s numbering system – delivered an estimated payload […]
Oct 23 2015
Arianespace has received the sixth Ariane 5 for launch in 2015, keeping the company on track for a record year of mission activity with its complete launcher family at the Spaceport in French Guiana. The heavy-lift Ariane 5 was transferred this week from the Launcher Assembly Building, where it underwent the integration process performed by […]
Jul 28 2011
Arianespace’s fourth heavy-lift mission of 2011 has been scheduled for the evening of August 5, carrying two satellites dedicated to direct-to-home television broadcasting. This flight will mark the 59th launch of an Ariane 5, and is to deliver a total payload of 9,095 kg. — of which 8,240 kg. is the mass of the ASTRA […]
Apr 11 2011
The Astra 1N satellite, which will be positioned at 28.2° east is scheduled to launch on June 29 2011 from Kourou in French Guiana. the satellite will be co positioned at 28.2° east with Astra’s other satellites. The satellite will provide additional narrow beam capacity for broadcasters in th the British Isle. Astra 1N is […]
Jan 26 2018
SES-14 in good health and on track despite launch anomaly
Following Ariane-5 launch anomaly, SES has successfully established connection with SES-14 Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, 26 January 2018 – Following the anomaly that occurred during the launch on an Ariane 5 rocket last night, SES announces that it has successfully established a telemetry and telecommand connection to its SES-14 spacecraft and is setting up a […]
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By Expat • SES • • Tags: Ariane 5, Kourou, SES-14