Ariane 5 July 2, 2020 Inside its protective shipping container, BSAT-4b is unloaded from an An-124 cargo jetliner after arriving in French Guiana. Galaxy 30/MEV-2 and BSAT-4b.
Ariane 5 June 30, 2020 Galaxy 30 and Mission Extension Vehicle-2 (MEV-2) are unloaded from the cargo jetliner that transported them to French Guiana. Flight VA253. Galaxy 30 and MEV-2
Vega June 15, 2020 The SSMS dispenser’s encapsulation occurred in the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation facility. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The SSMS rideshare dispenser is transported within the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation facility. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The upper composite is installed atop the Vega launch vehicle. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The Vega launch vehicle’s upper composite is hoisted for installation. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 Vega’s upper composite is transferred to the SLV launch complex. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 10, 2020 The ION CubeSat carrier is positioned for payload integration. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 10, 2020 Payload integration continues with installation of the ION CubeSat carrier. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 The use of smart glasses during certain payload checkout activities allows customers to remotely monitor these operations. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 An Arianespace team member uses smart glasses during payload checkout activities. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
