Ariane 5 To Launch French MoD’s New Communications Satellite

Syracuse satellite
Credit: Airbus
LYON, FRANCE–The French ministry of armed forces is poised to improve its military communications with the upcoming launch of the Syracuse 4A satellite. An Ariane 5 heavy launcher is to send Syracuse 4A satellite into orbit during the night of Oct. 22-23 local time at Arianespace’s Kourou, French...
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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