The Ariane 5 is ready to launch two communication satellites, Yahsat Y1A and Intelsat New Dawn, today (March 30). Preparations now are underway for the final countdown leading to liftoff during a launch window that opens at 6:45 p.m. local time in French Guiana and continues to 7:52 p.m.
Ariane to launch Yahsat 1A and Intelsat
The 57th Ariane 5 to be launched from French Guiana has completed the initial build-up process, preparing it to receive a dual-payload of the Yahsat 1A and Intelsat New Dawn satellites.
Intelsat Galaxy 15 returns to service
Intelsat has said the former zombie satellite Galaxy 15 is again under full control and will return to commercial operation.
Intelsat regains control over Galaxy 15
Intelsat has announced that it has regained control over Galaxy 15 after a period of eight months of interoperability. The ‘zombie’ satellite was lost in space after an intense solar storm and could not be controlled anymore my the operator, thus posing a potential threat to other satellites and services.
Bachabi to head Intelsat’s Luxembourg office
Intelsat has announced that Flavien Bachabi has been appointed as the new head of the Luxembourg headquarters office, to the position of VP business operations and intergovernmental initiatives.
Intelsat 17 and HYLAS 1 ready to board
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s fifth heavy-lift mission of 2010 has moved to the Final Assembly Building at the Spaceport in French Guiana, where the dual-passenger payload of the Intelsat 17 and HYLAS 1 satellites are now ready to board.
BBC World News signs with Intelsat
Intelsat has announced that BBC World News has signed a renewal and expansion contract for satellite and teleport services to distribute its programming to its audiences throughout Asia-Pacific and the Americas regions.
Turksat expands Intelsat contract
Intelsat has signed an agreement with Turksat for enhanced satellite capacity serving the Middle East region.
Successful launch for Intelsat-14
An Atlas V rocket successfully launched the Intelsat-14 satellite from Cape Canavaral, Florida, this Monday (November 23). Space Systems/Loral said the satellite is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.
NHK launches its HD Platform on Intelsat
Intelsat has announced that NHK Global Media Services (G-Media), a subsidiary of NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation, has signed a multi-transponder, multi-year renewal and expansion contract with Intelsat.