The Arianespace heavy-lift Ariane 5 mission with telecommunications satellites for two leading Asia-Pacific operators received the ‘green light’ today for its Thursday liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana.
September launch for Measat-3b and Optus 10
Ariane 5 is readied for Arianespace’s September launch with Measat-3b (pictured) and Optus 10.
Measat-3b set for May 28 lift-off
The Measat-3b satellite is confirmed for launch on May 28, 2014, on Ariane Flight VA218.
Measat-3b lands in French Guiana
Payload preparations for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 mission are gearing up following this week’s delivery of Measat-3b – one of two satellite passengers for launch on the heavy-lift flight VA218 […]
Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A launched
Ariane 5’s Flight VA216 has orbited two satellites, Astra 5B for SES and Amazonas 4A for Hispasat.
Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A ready for launch
Following a 24-hour delay due to bad weather conditions, Ariane flight VA216 is now ready for lift-off tonight, March 22, at 7:04 pm local time in French Guiana (10.04pm GMT).
24-hour delay for Astra 5B/Amazonas 4A launch
High winds at ground level prevented today’s transfer of the Ariane 5 launcher for Arianespace’s Flight VA216 mission with Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A, resulting in a 24-hour postponement of […]
Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A set for March 21
Arianespace’s second Ariane 5 flight of 2014 has been approved for its March 21 liftoff following a successful launch readiness review, which was performed at the Spaceport in French Guiana.
Astra 5B being readied for launch
The Astra 5B satellite, one of two passengers for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 mission, has been delivered to the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building, marking a step in payload integration.
Astra 5B – Amazonas 4A launch postponed
Arianespace has said that the Ariane Flight VA216 launch with Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A on board, is postponed.