Paris – Launched by an Ariane 5 rocket, the EUTELSAT 172B satellite entered a new phase of its journey in space with the initiation of the ascent to geostationary orbit. The first European high power electric satellite, built by Airbus, will take approximately four months to complete the climb to 172° East, monitored by Eutelsat and Airbus from Toulouse using a dedicated network of stations located around the planet. Eutelsat’s new satellite is scheduled to enter into service in the … [Read more...] about EUTELSAT 172B satellite begins ascent to geo