ARIANESPACE

English version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvUUYaPaEao Pour son dixième lancement de l’année 2018, le sixième réalisé avec Ariane 5, Arianespace sert les ambitions spatiales de deux agences de premier plan en mettant en orbite les satellites GSAT-11 pour l'ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) et GEO-KOMPSAT-2A pour le KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute). Avec cette mission consacrée aux applications spatiales de télécommunications, de météorologie et d’études du climat, Arianespace contribue, une nouvelle fois, à une vie meilleure sur Terre. Le décollage du lanceur Ariane 5 ECA est prévu mardi 4 décembre 2018, le plus tôt possible dans la fenêtre de lancement suivante : - De 15H37 à 16H53, heure de Washington, D.C - De 17H37 à 18H53, heure de Kourou, Guyane française - De 20H37 à 21H53, Temps Universel (UTC) - De 21H37 à 22H53, heure de Paris - De 02H07 à 03H23, heure de Mumbai, le 5 décembre 2018 - De 05H37 à 06H53, heure de Séoul et de Tokyo, le 5 décembre 2018 La durée nominale de la mission (du décollage à la séparation des satellites) est d’environ 33 minutes et 38 secondes.

Version Française ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fjVCUIeq6I For its 10th launch of 2018, the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the space ambitions of two leading agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to a better life on Earth. Liftoff is planned on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 as early as possible within the following launch window:  Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time  Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time  Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC)  Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time  Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018  Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellites) is: 33 minutes, 38 seconds.

Arianespace has successfully orbited two satellites: GSAT-11 for ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications and meteorology, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth. The sixth Ariane 5 launch of the year took place on Tuesday, December 4 at 5:37 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This 10th mission in 2018 reflects the availability and flexibility of Arianespace, which has performed a launch every two weeks since November 6.

Pour son dixième lancement de l’année 2018, le sixième réalisé avec Ariane 5, Arianespace sert les ambitions spatiales de deux agences de premier plan en mettant en orbite les satellites GSAT-11 pour l'ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) et GEO-KOMPSAT-2A pour le KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute). Avec cette mission consacrée aux applications spatiales de télécommunications, de météorologie et d’études du climat, Arianespace contribue, une nouvelle fois, à une vie meilleure sur Terre. Le décollage du lanceur Ariane 5 ECA était le mardi 4 décembre 2018, - De 15H37 à 16H53, heure de Washington, D.C - De 17H37 à 18H53, heure de Kourou, Guyane française - De 20H37 à 21H53, Temps Universel (UTC) - De 21H37 à 22H53, heure de Paris - De 02H07 à 03H23, heure de Mumbai, le 5 décembre 2018 - De 05H37 à 06H53, heure de Séoul et de Tokyo, le 5 décembre 2018 La durée nominale de la mission (du décollage à la séparation des satellites) est d’environ 33 minutes et 38 secondes. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its 10th launch of 2018, the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the space ambitions of two leading agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to a better life on Earth. Liftoff was on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 as early as possible within the following launch window:  Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time  Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time  Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC)  Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time  Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018  Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellites) is: 33 minutes, 38 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its 10th launch of 2018, the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the space ambitions of two leading agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to a better life on Earth. Liftoff iwas on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 as early as possible within the following launch window:  Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time  Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time  Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC)  Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time  Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018  Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellites) is: 33 minutes, 38 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its 10th launch of 2018, the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the space ambitions of two leading agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to a better life on Earth. Liftoff was on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 as early as possible within the following launch window:  Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time  Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time  Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC)  Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time  Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018  Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellites) is: 33 minutes, 38 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

Arianespace has successfully orbited two satellites: GSAT-11 for ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications and meteorology, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth. The sixth Ariane 5 launch of the year took place on Tuesday, December 4 at 5:37 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This 10th mission in 2018 reflects the availability and flexibility of Arianespace, which has performed a launch every two weeks since November 6.

On its 10th launch of 2018, and the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the national ambitions of two major Asian space agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth, especially in its most remote and isolated areas. Flight VA246 will be performed from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana. LAUNCH DATE December 4, 2018 -Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time -Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time -Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC) -Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time -Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

For its 10th launch of 2018, and the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the national ambitions of two major Asian space agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth, especially in its most remote and isolated areas. Flight VA246 will be performed from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana. LAUNCH DATE December 4, 2018 -Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time -Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time -Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC) -Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time -Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace Category Science & Technology

On its 10th launch of 2018, and the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the national ambitions of two major Asian space agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth, especially in its most remote and isolated areas. Flight VA246 will be performed from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana. LAUNCH DATE December 4, 2018 -Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time -Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time -Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC) -Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time -Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace Category Science & Technology

For its 10th launch of 2018, and the sixth of the year using an Ariane 5 vehicle, Arianespace will serve the national ambitions of two major Asian space agencies by orbiting GSAT-11 for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and GEO-KOMPSAT-2A for the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). With this mission dedicated to space applications for telecommunications, weather and climate studies, Arianespace once again contributes to the improvement of life on Earth, especially in its most remote and isolated areas. Flight VA246 will be performed from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana. LAUNCH DATE December 4, 2018 -Between 3:37 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Washington DC time -Between 5:37 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time -Between 20:37 and 21:53 Universal Time (UTC) -Between 9:37 p.m. and 10:53 p.m. Paris time -Between 2:07 a.m and 3:23 a.m Bangalore time, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -Between 5:37 a.m. and 6:53 a.m Seoul and Tokyo time on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace has successfully launched the MOHAMMED VI - B Earth observation satellite, developed for the Kingdom of Morocco by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Arianespace’s ninth launch of the year, and the second using Vega in 2018, took place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:42 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch marks the 13th successful mission in a row for Vega since it entered service in 2012, as Arianespace continues to prove that its light launcher is a perfect match for the requirements of both government and commercial customers.

Arianespace has successfully launched the MOHAMMED VI - B Earth observation satellite, developed for the Kingdom of Morocco by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Arianespace’s ninth launch of the year, and the second using Vega in 2018, took place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:42 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch marks the 13th successful mission in a row for Vega since it entered service in 2012, as Arianespace continues to prove that its light launcher is a perfect match for the requirements of both government and commercial customers.

Arianespace a lancé avec succès le satellite MOHAMMED VI - B, dédié à l’observation de la Terre. Le satellite a été développé pour le Royaume du Maroc par le consortium constitué de Thales Alenia Space en tant que mandataire et d’Airbus en co-maîtrise d’œuvre. Ce neuvième lancement de l’année pour Arianespace, le second avec Vega, a eu lieu mardi 20 novembre à 22h42 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), port spatial de l’Europe. Avec VV13, Arianespace signe son 13e lancement réussi d’affilée avec Vega depuis le début de son exploitation en 2012 et continue à démontrer la parfaite adaptation de son lanceur léger aux besoins des clients institutionnels et commerciaux.

Arianespace has successfully launched the MOHAMMED VI - B Earth observation satellite, developed for the Kingdom of Morocco by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Arianespace’s ninth launch of the year, and the second using Vega in 2018, took place on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:42 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch marks the 13th successful mission in a row for Vega since it entered service in 2012, as Arianespace continues to prove that its light launcher is a perfect match for the requirements of both government and commercial customers.

For its ninth launch of the year, and the 13th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit the MOHAMMED VI - B satellite. This Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco was developed by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Flight VV13 marks the ninth Earth observation mission for Vega, a versatile light launcher. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at exactly: - 8:42:31 p.m., in Washington D.C. - 10:42:31 p.m., local time in French Guiana - 01:42:31, Universal Time (UTC), on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Paris, on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Rabat, on November 21, 2018. The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 55 minutes, 21 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its ninth launch of the year, and the 13th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit the MOHAMMED VI - B satellite. This Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco was developed by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Flight VV13 marks the ninth Earth observation mission for Vega, a versatile light launcher. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at exactly: - 8:42:31 p.m., in Washington D.C. - 10:42:31 p.m., local time in French Guiana - 01:42:31, Universal Time (UTC), on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Paris, on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Rabat, on November 21, 2018. The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 55 minutes, 21 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

English version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II9ULNvuD60 Pour son neuvième lancement de l’année, et le treizième avec le lanceur Vega depuis le début de son exploitation au Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG) en 2012, Arianespace mettra en orbite le satellite MOHAMMED VI - B pour le compte du Royaume du Maroc. Ce satellite d’observation de la Terre a été développé par le consortium Thales Alenia Space en tant que mandataire et Airbus en co-maîtrise d’oeuvre. Lanceur polyvalent, Vega réalise pour la neuvième fois une mission au service de l’observation de la Terre. Le décollage du lanceur est prévu lemardi 20 novembre 2018, à un instant précis : - 20h42min31s, Heure de Washington DC, - 22h42min31s, Heure de Kourou, - 01h42min31s, Temps Universel (UTC), le 21 novembre - 02h42min31s, Heure de Paris, le 21 novembre - 02h42min31s, Heure de Rabat, le 21 novembre. La durée nominale de la mission (du décollage à la séparation du satellite) est de : 55 minutes et 21 secondes.

Version Française ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWvTOWQ1t8M For its ninth launch of the year, and the 13th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit the MOHAMMED VI - B satellite. This Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco was developed by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Flight VV13 marks the ninth Earth observation mission for Vega, a versatile light launcher. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at exactly: - 8:42:31 p.m., in Washington D.C. - 10:42:31 p.m., local time in French Guiana - 01:42:31, Universal Time (UTC), on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Paris, on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Rabat, on November 21, 2018. The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 55 minutes, 21 seconds.

For its ninth launch of the year, and the 13th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit the MOHAMMED VI - B satellite. This Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco was developed by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Flight VV13 marks the ninth Earth observation mission for Vega, a versatile light launcher. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at exactly: - 8:42:31 p.m., in Washington D.C. - 10:42:31 p.m., local time in French Guiana - 01:42:31, Universal Time (UTC), on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Paris, on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Rabat, on November 21, 2018. The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 55 minutes, 21 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its ninth launch of the year, and the 13th Vega mission since this launcher began its career at the Guiana Space Center in 2012, Arianespace will orbit the MOHAMMED VI - B satellite. This Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco was developed by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space as system prime contractor and Airbus as co-prime. Flight VV13 marks the ninth Earth observation mission for Vega, a versatile light launcher. Flight VV13 will be performed from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at exactly: - 8:42:31 p.m., in Washington D.C. - 10:42:31 p.m., local time in French Guiana - 01:42:31, Universal Time (UTC), on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Paris, on November 21, 2018 - 2:42:31 a.m., in Rabat, on November 21, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace has successfully launched the Metop-C satellite for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Arianespace’s eighth launch of the year, and the second using a Soyuz rocket, took place on Tuesday, November 6 at 9:47 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). With the launch of this third and final satellite of the current-generation EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), Arianespace once again supports both EUMETSAT and Europe in improving weather forecasts and monitoring the global climate for a better life on Earth.

Arianespace a lancé avec succès le satellite Metop-C pour EUMETSAT, l’Organisation Européenne pour l’Exploitation des Satellites Météorologiques. Ce huitième lancement de l’année, le deuxième avec un lanceur Soyuz, a eu lieu le mardi 6 novembre à 21h47 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais, port spatial de l’Europe. Avec le lancement de ce troisième et dernier satellite du programme EPS (EUMETSAT Polar System), Arianespace accompagne une nouvelle fois EUMETSAT et l’Europe dans l’amélioration des prévisions météorologiques et le suivi du climat à l’échelle mondiale, pour une meilleure vie sur Terre.

Arianespace has successfully launched the Metop-C satellite for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Arianespace’s eighth launch of the year, and the second using a Soyuz rocket, took place on Tuesday, November 6 at 9:47 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). With the launch of this third and final satellite of the current-generation EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), Arianespace once again supports both EUMETSAT and Europe in improving weather forecasts and monitoring the global climate for a better life on Earth.

Arianespace has successfully launched the Metop-C satellite for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Arianespace’s eighth launch of the year, and the second using a Soyuz rocket, took place on Tuesday, November 6 at 9:47 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). With the launch of this third and final satellite of the current-generation EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), Arianespace once again supports both EUMETSAT and Europe in improving weather forecasts and monitoring the global climate for a better life on Earth.

Arianespace has successfully launched the Metop-C satellite for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Arianespace’s eighth launch of the year, and the second using a Soyuz rocket, took place on Tuesday, November 6 at 9:47 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). With the launch of this third and final satellite of the current-generation EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), Arianespace once again supports both EUMETSAT and Europe in improving weather forecasts and monitoring the global climate for a better life on Earth.

For its eighth launch of the year, and the second Soyuz liftoff from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana in 2018, Arianespace will orbit Metop-C for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Metop-C is the third and final satellite of its Polar System (EPS), the Metop program dedicated to operational meteorology. By launching the complete Metop fleet, Arianespace once again supports EUMETSAT and Europe in the improvement of global climate monitoring and weather forecasting. The nominal duration of the mission (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 1 hour, 00 minutes, 18 seconds. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its eighth launch of the year, and the second Soyuz liftoff from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana in 2018, Arianespace will orbit Metop-C for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Metop-C is the third and final satellite of its Polar System (EPS), the Metop program dedicated to operational meteorology. By launching the complete Metop fleet, Arianespace once again supports EUMETSAT and Europe in the improvement of global climate monitoring and weather forecasting. Flight VS19 will be performed from the Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS) in Sinnamary, French Guiana. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at exactly: - 07:47:27 p.m., in Washington, D.C. - 09:47:27 p.m., in Kourou, French Guiana - 00:47:27, Universal Time (UTC) on November 7, 2018 - 01:47:27 a.m., in Paris on November 7, 2018 - 03:47:27 a.m., in Moscow on November 7, 2018 - 09:47:27 a.m., in Tokyo on November 7, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

For its eighth launch of the year, and the second Soyuz liftoff from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana in 2018, Arianespace will orbit Metop-C for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites.

For its eighth launch of the year, and the second Soyuz liftoff from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana in 2018, Arianespace will orbit Metop-C for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites.

For its eighth launch of the year, and the second Soyuz liftoff from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana in 2018, Arianespace will orbit Metop-C for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Metop-C is the third and final satellite of its Polar System (EPS), the Metop program dedicated to operational meteorology. By launching the complete Metop fleet, Arianespace once again supports EUMETSAT and Europe in the improvement of global climate monitoring and weather forecasting. Flight VS19 will be performed from the Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS) in Sinnamary, French Guiana. Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at exactly: - 07:47:27 p.m., in Washington, D.C. - 09:47:27 p.m., in Kourou, French Guiana - 00:47:27, Universal Time (UTC) on November 7, 2018 - 01:47:27 a.m., in Paris on November 7, 2018 - 03:47:27 a.m., in Moscow on November 7, 2018 - 09:47:27 a.m., in Tokyo on November 7, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace has successfully launched the BepiColombo spacecraft on its mission to explore Mercury, the smallest and least known terrestrial planet in the Solar System. This launch, the seventh of the year and the fifth with Ariane 5, took place on Friday, October 19 at 10:45 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. BepiColombo is an interdisciplinary scientific mission designed to study the planet Mercury, carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). With this launch for ESA, Arianespace continues to guarantee independent and reliable access to space for Europe, while also expanding humankind’s knowledge of the Universe to make life better on Earth.

Arianespace has successfully launched the BepiColombo spacecraft on its mission to explore Mercury, the smallest and least known terrestrial planet in the Solar System. Today’s launch, the seventh of the year and the fifth with Ariane 5, took place on Friday, October 19 at 10:45 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. BepiColombo is an interdisciplinary scientific mission designed to study the planet Mercury, carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). With this launch for ESA, Arianespace continues to guarantee independent and reliable access to space for Europe, while also expanding humankind’s knowledge of the Universe to make life better on Earth.

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

Arianespace a placé avec succès le satellite BepiColombo sur la route de Mercure, la planète tellurique la plus petite et la moins explorée du système solaire. VA245, septième lancement de l’année, le cinquième réalisé avec une Ariane 5, a eu lieu, vendredi 19 octobre à 22h45 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), port spatial de l’Europe. BepiColombo est une mission scientifique interdisciplinaire menée conjointement par l’ESA (l’Agence spatiale européenne) et la JAXA (l’Agence japonaise d’exploration spatiale) pour étudier Mercure. Avec ce lancement pour l’ESA, Arianespace garantit à l'Europe un accès fiable et indépendant à l'espace et permet d’accroitre notre connaissance de l’Univers au service d’une vie meilleure sur Terre.

Francais ici https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7cjXNtBvAA For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. The BepiColombo mission will be carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After launching the successful Rosetta mission in 2004, Arianespace once again helps unlock mysteries of deep space. Liftoff is planned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at exactly: - 09:45:28 p.m. Washington, D.C. time - 10:45:28 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time - 01:45:28 Universal Time (UTC) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 03:45:28 a.m. Paris time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:45:28 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

Arianespace has successfully launched the BepiColombo spacecraft on its mission to explore Mercury, the smallest and least known terrestrial planet in the Solar System. Today’s launch, the seventh of the year and the fifth with Ariane 5, took place on Friday, October 19 at 10:45 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. BepiColombo is an interdisciplinary scientific mission designed to study the planet Mercury, carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). With this launch for ESA, Arianespace continues to guarantee independent and reliable access to space for Europe, while also expanding humankind’s knowledge of the Universe to make life better on Earth.

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. The BepiColombo mission will be carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After launching the successful Rosetta mission in 2004, Arianespace once again helps unlock mysteries of deep space. Liftoff is planned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at exactly: - 09:45:28 p.m. Washington, D.C. time - 10:45:28 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time - 01:45:28 Universal Time (UTC) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 03:45:28 a.m. Paris time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:45:28 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. The BepiColombo mission will be carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After launching the successful Rosetta mission in 2004, Arianespace once again helps unlock mysteries of deep space. Liftoff is planned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at exactly: - 09:45:28 p.m. Washington, D.C. time - 10:45:28 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time - 01:45:28 Universal Time (UTC) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 03:45:28 a.m. Paris time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:45:28 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. The BepiColombo mission will be carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After launching the successful Rosetta mission in 2004, Arianespace once again helps unlock mysteries of deep space. Liftoff is planned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at exactly: - 09:45:28 p.m. Washington, D.C. time - 10:45:28 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time - 01:45:28 Universal Time (UTC) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 03:45:28 a.m. Paris time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:45:28 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

For its seventh launch of the year, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 ECA from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) to send the BepiColombo spacecraft on its way to the solar system’s smallest and least-explored terrestrial planet: Mercury. The BepiColombo mission will be carried out jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). After launching the successful Rosetta mission in 2004, Arianespace once again helps unlock mysteries of deep space. Liftoff is planned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at exactly: - 09:45:28 p.m. Washington, D.C. time - 10:45:28 p.m. Kourou, French Guiana time - 01:45:28 Universal Time (UTC) on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 03:45:28 a.m. Paris time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:45:28 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday, October 20, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace has successfully launched two communications satellites: Horizons 3e for Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Azercosmos and Intelsat. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 19:38 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This was Arianespace’s sixth mission of the year, as well as the 100th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. In 22 years of operations, Ariane 5 has orbited a total of 207 satellites. This launch also marked the 300th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers, reflecting the company’s ongoing role in support of leading satellite.

Arianespace has successfully launched two communications satellites: Horizons 3e for Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Azercosmos and Intelsat. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 19:38 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This was Arianespace’s sixth mission of the year, as well as the 100th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. In 22 years of operations, Ariane 5 has orbited a total of 207 satellites. Today’s launch also marked the 300th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers, reflecting the company’s ongoing role in support of leading satellite.

Arianespace has successfully launched two communications satellites: Horizons 3e for Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Azercosmos and Intelsat. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 19:38 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This was Arianespace’s sixth mission of the year, as well as the 100th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. In 22 years of operations, Ariane 5 has orbited a total of 207 satellites. Today’s launch also marked the 300th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers, reflecting the company’s ongoing role in support of leading satellite operators, both regional and global.

Arianespace has successfully launched two communications satellites: Horizons 3e for Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Azercosmos and Intelsat. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 19:38 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This was Arianespace’s sixth mission of the year, as well as the 100th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. In 22 years of operations, Ariane 5 has orbited a total of 207 satellites. Today’s launch also marked the 300th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers, reflecting the company’s ongoing role in support of leading satellite

For its sixth launch of the year, Arianespace will orbit two telecommunications satellites using an Ariane 5 from the Guiana Space Center (CSG): Horizons 3e, installed as the upper passenger, for Intelsat and its partner SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation; along with Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38, as the lower passenger, for Azercosmos and Intelsat. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.

Arianespace has successfully launched two communications satellites: Horizons 3e for Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 for Azercosmos and Intelsat. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 19:38 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This was Arianespace’s sixth mission of the year, as well as the 100th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. In 22 years of operations, Ariane 5 has orbited a total of 207 satellites. Today’s launch also marked the 300th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers, reflecting the company’s ongoing role in support of leading satellite operators, both regional and global.

For its sixth launch of the year, Arianespace will orbit two telecommunications satellites using an Ariane 5 from the Guiana Space Center (CSG): Horizons 3e, installed as the upper passenger, for Intelsat and its partner SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation; along with Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38, as the lower passenger, for Azercosmos and Intelsat. Since its creation in 1980 as the world's first commercial space transportation company, Arianespace has led the launch services industry with many operational firsts and numerous record-setting missions.