Ariane 5 Launches Two Telecom Satellites

Thierry Dubois February 06, 2019
Credit: Ariane 5 launch: Arianespace-Cnes-ESA-CSG
LYON, France—For its first mission of the year, the Ariane 5 heavy rocket has placed two telecommunications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit, launching from the CSG space center in Kourou, French Guiana. Total payload weight stood at 10,018 kg (22,066 lb.), of which the satellites were 9...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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