Mission Update
Arianespace's fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008 enters its final countdown
August 14, 2008
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The final countdown is now underway for tonight's dual-payload Ariane 5 mission.
Activities at the Spaceport began with this morning's electrical systems checkout, and are being followed by the fueling of Ariane 5's cryogenic main stage.
This fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008 will orbit the Superbird-7 and AMC-21 satellites, carrying a total weight of more than 8,000 kg. – including approximately 7,270 kg. for the two payloads.
Superbird-7 will be utilized by Tokyo-based Space Communications Corporation as a successor to its current Superbird-C satellite. The Mitsubishi Electric Corporation-built spacecraft is to provide a wide range of Ku-band telecommunications services with enhanced performance.
AMC-21 was manufactured by Thales Alenia Space incorporating the Orbital Sciences STAR-2 satellite bus, and is designed for comprehensive Ku-band service over the 50 U.S. states, along with high-power coverage for the Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Launch Window |
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Kourou, French Guinea |
Washington, D.C., USA |
Paris, France |
Tokyo, Japan |
From 8:44 p.m. |
From 5:44 p.m. |
From 4:44 p.m. |
From 10:44 p.m. |
From 5:44 a.m. |
- Watch the launch live in Arianespace's Video Corner.
- Arianespace's official Launch Kit has additional information on this Ariane 5 mission with ProtoStar I & BADR-6.
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