Tag: Ariane
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Ariane 5 ES successfully launches ATV-3 on resupply mission to ISS
Thirteen months after the launch of their second ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) mission to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency have launched their third ATV to the ISS from the Guiana Space Centre, in Kourou, French Guiana. The ATV-3 spacecraft, highlighting the detailed work of NASA, ESA, and Russian officials, launched onboard the…
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Ariane 5 ECA launches with Nilesat-201 and RASCOM-QAF1R
Following a scrub-prone launch campaign in June, Arianespace have enjoyed first-time success with Wednesday’s launch of their Ariane 5 ECA vehicle – her third mission of the year. The workhorse has two telecommunication passengers – Nilesat-201 and RASCOM-QAF1R – and launched slightly after the start of the long launch window. Ariane 5 ECA: Flight 196…
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Ariane 5 ECA launches with HOT BIRD 10 and NSS-9 satellites
Arianespace’s Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle has lifted off from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana, carrying the HOT BIRD 10 and NSS-9 telecommunications satellites. Launch occurred at 22:09 UTC. Arianespace is targeting six to eight Ariane 5 missions in 2009. The launch marks the 42nd launch of the commercial launcher, and is the first launch…