Arianespace has launched a new mobile application for tablet and smartphone users around the globe, who can now follow the company’s launch activities through the swipe of a finger.
EchoStar signs Arianespace contract
EchoStar Corp and Arianespace have reached an agreement to launch multiple new satellites over a multi-year period from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana.
In Brief: Ziggo, Arianespace, M6
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has doubled the number of streaming channels to its tablet and smart phone apps from 14 to 28. The service is only available in the subscriber’s home on up to five different devices.
Astra 2F launch rescheduled for September 28
Arianespace has re-scheduled the launch of the new SES Astra 2F satellite for September 28, 2012.
Astra 2F satellite arrives in Kourou
The Astra 2F satellite has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will now be processed for launch aboard an Ariane V rocket. The launch is scheduled for September 21.
Astra 2F launch moves to September 21
The upcoming Ariane 5 flight with the Astra 2F satellite and the Indian GSAT-10 communications satellite as its co-passenger is set for September 21 from the Spaceport’s ELA-3 launch complex.
Ariane 5 readied for dual-satellite launch
The second Ariane 5 for launch in 2012 has completed its initial assembly at the spaceport in French Guiana.
Arabsat-5C and SES-2 are orbited
Telecommunications satellites for two key Arianespace customers were launched last night on the company’s fifth Ariane 5 flight of 2011.
Arabsat-5C and SES-2 ready for launch
The 60th Ariane 5 launch vehicle has rolled out at the Spaceport for tonight’s liftoff on a mission that will carry another dual-satellite payload at the service of Arianespace’s international customer base.
Arabsat 5C and SES-2 launch on September 20
Arianespace has set the launch of its Arabsat 5C and SES-2 satellites SES-2 for Tuesday, September 20, 2011.