SES-14 and Al Yah-3 have been successfully placed in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket, Arianespace said Thursday, despite mission control briefly losing contact with the craft.
SES-14 and Al Yah 3 ready for next Ariane 5 liftoff
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s upcoming mission from French Guiana is now complete following integration of its two satellite passengers:
SES-14 and Al Yah 3 set for January 25 launch
The Ariane 5 Flight VA241 will deliver the SES-14 and Al Yah 3 satellites to geostationary transfer orbit on January 25.
Yahsat’s Al Yah 3 on track
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat and Orbital Sciences Corporation have completed the preliminary design review for the Al Yah 3 spacecraft and payload.