Designated Flight VA239, Ariane 5 has successfully launched Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a, from Kourou in French Guyana.
Ariane’s Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a launch interrupted
Just after the ignition of Ariane 5’s main stage Vulcain engine, the on-board computer detected an anomaly affecting electrical equipment on one of the two solid-propellant boosters (EAP).
Ariane 5 ready to launch Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a
Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2017 has been given the “green light” for liftoff on September 5.
Ariane ready for dual-payload mission on September 5
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s ninth mission of 2017 is now fully assembled following integration of its two satellite passengers at the Spaceport in French Guiana.
Preparations advance for Intelsat and BSat launch
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s ninth flight in 2017 is being readied for a September 5 liftoff from the Spaceport.