The Mission Extension Vehicle designed to extend the life of the Intelsat 10-02 satellite has been successfully launched on the Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center near Kourou, French Guiana.
Weather delays first Ariane launch post Covid
Unfavourable wind conditions have lead to the postponement of the first Ariane launch since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Arianespace ready for triple launch
Ariane 5 has been given the all clear to launch on August 14 with a triple satellite payload.
Arianespace suspends Guiana launches
The Covid-19 pandemic has led Arianespace to suspend its satellite launches at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana.
Payload integration is underway for Intelsat 39
Payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s third Ariane 5 mission of 2019, which will orbit Intelsat 39, for global operator Intelsat; and EDRS-C, based on a public-private partnership between Airbus and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Successful Ariane launch for GSAT-11
Arianespace’s 10th mission of 2018 orbited satellite payloads today for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
Eutelsat signs long-term agreement with Arianespace
Eutelsat has become the first commercial customer to opt for the new Ariane 6 launch vechicle as part of a multiple launch agreement signed with Arianespace.
Intense year ahead for Arianespace
Arianespace is preparing for what it is describing as an “intense” 2018 with new missions for its Ariane and Vega C launchers.
SES selects Arianespace for SES-17 launch
SES has selected Arianespace to launch its high-power, high-throughput satellite SES-17 on an Ariane 5 in 2021 from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, 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.