Feature story
Arianespace enters the 3D era with an Ariane 5 launch operations video
A stereo camera system was utilized to record the 3D video, which was deployed to various locations at the Spaceport and in the surrounding areas of French Guiana.
September 8, 2010
A 3D video being shown for the first time at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris is providing a totally new perspective on Ariane 5 launch operations.
This three-minute subject was recorded during Arianespace’s most recent Ariane 5 mission – performed August 4 with the RASCOM-QAF1R and NILESAT 201 satellites – and covers activities from payload checkout to the launcher’s rollout and liftoff from the Spaceport. It also includes scenes from French Guiana, highlighting the country’s unique environment and architecture.
The 3D video is drawing a steady crowd of attendees to the Arianespace exhibit stand at the World Space Business Week conference. |
Created by the French-based Arbracam production company, the video was filmed during an eight-day period using a stereo camera system. The Arbracam crew was deployed to various locations at the Spaceport, including the ELA-3 launch site, the CDL-3 launch control room, the Jupiter mission control center, and the S5 payload preparation facility.
For its world premiere at the World Space Business Week conference, the video is shown on a flat screen at the Arianespace exhibit stand, with attendees donning special 3D glasses for the viewing.
Arianespace Chairman & CEO Jean-Yves Le Gall said the 3D film is an excellent application of new technology in offering a unique insight into Ariane 5 operations. He also noted that the rapid growth in 3D programming may drive the need for additional satellite relay capacity in delivering such content to home televisions – opening new payload launch opportunities for Arianespace’s commercial missions.
- For Arianespace’s outlook on its role in the satellite launch services marketplace, which was provided at the 2010 World Space Business Week conference, read the Feature story
- For additional information, see Arianespace’s press release issued during the 2010 World Space Business Week conference in Paris
- See the press release on Arianespace’s signature of Vega launcher production contracts with ESA and ELV, which occurred at the World Space Business Week conference
- Review the special issue of AeroDefenseNews, which profiles Arianespace and its family of launch vehicles
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