May 4 2017
Ariane 5 sends SGDC and KOREASAT-7 to geostationary transfer orbit
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 […]
Nov 16 2020
Successful entry into service of Eutelsat Konnect Satellite
Paris, 16 November 2020 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the successful entry into service of its new-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT High Throughput Satellite at the 7° East orbital position. Launched aboard an Ariane rocket on 16 January 2020, the availability of EUTELSAT KONNECT had been delayed due to Covid-related interruptions in the roll-out of the […]
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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: 7° East, EUTELSAT KONNECT, Thales Alenia Space