The launch of DIRECTV 15, the United States’ most powerful television broadcasting satellite, is scheduled for 27 May from Kourou on board an Ariane 5 launcher. Airbus Defence and Space is the prime contractor for both the Ariane 5 launcher and DIRECTV 15. “DIRECTV 15 is not just the 100th telecommunications satellite we have built for geostationary orbit – it is also the most powerful television broadcasting satellite ever built in Europe, the most powerful used in the USA and … [Read more...] about DIRECTV 15 to launch
François Auque
63rd successful launch in a row of Ariane 5
Ariane 5 has been successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 63rd time in a row, once again confirming the reliability of the European launcher developed and built by Airbus Defence and Space. The required performance for this, the 221st Ariane flight – for which Arianespace conducted the launch operations – was to transport 10,210 kg into geostationary transfer orbit, with the two satellites weighing a total of 9,480 kg. The remaining mass was for the SYLDA dual … [Read more...] about 63rd successful launch in a row of Ariane 5
Airbus Defence and Space at ESA Ministerial Council meeting
Airbus Defence and Space, number two worldwide in space technologies, hails a series of decisions taken at European Space Agency (ESA) Ministerial Council meeting in Luxembourg that underline the member states’ support for, and commitment to safeguarding Europe’s continued independent access to space and its part in the world’s space adventure. “This summit will go down in history as a bold step forward for European Space. The decisions taken represents a new boost for … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space at ESA Ministerial Council meeting
