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 a lancé avec succès les satellites Horizons 3e pour Intelsat et SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, et Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 pour Azercosmos et Intelsat. Le lancement de ces deux satellites de télécommunications a eu lieu le mardi 25 septembre à 19h38 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), port spatial de l’Europe. Cette mission, la sixième de l’année pour Arianespace, marque aussi le 100e lancement du lanceur lourd européen Ariane 5 qui, en 22 ans d’activité, a déjà mis en orbite 207 satellites. Avec VA243, 300e mission de sa famille de lanceurs, Arianespace sert une fois de plus les ambitions d’opérateurs satellitaires de premier plan, tant à l’échelle régionale que mondiale.

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.

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. With this 300th mission of its three-member launcher family – and the 100th utilizing the European-developed heavy-lift Ariane 5 – Arianespace once again serves the ambitions of leading satellite operators, both globally and regionally. Liftoff is planned on Tuesday, September 25, 2018: Between 5:53 p.m. and 6:38 p.m., Washington, D.C. time Between 6:53 p.m. and 7:38 p.m., Kourou, French Guiana time Between 21:53 and 22:38., Universal Time (UTC) Between 11:53 p.m. and 12:38 a.m., Paris time during the night of September 25- 26 Between 1:53 a.m and 2:38 a.m, Baku time on September 26, 2018 Between 6:53 a.m. and 7:38 a.m., Tokyo time on September 26, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

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. With this 300th mission of its three-member launcher family – and the 100th utilizing the European-developed heavy-lift Ariane 5 – Arianespace once again serves the ambitions of leading satellite operators, both globally and regionally. Liftoff is planned on Tuesday, September 25, 2018: Between 5:53 p.m. and 6:38 p.m., Washington, D.C. time Between 6:53 p.m. and 7:38 p.m., Kourou, French Guiana time Between 21:53 and 22:38., Universal Time (UTC) Between 11:53 p.m. and 12:38 a.m., Paris time during the night of September 25- 26 Between 1:53 a.m and 2:38 a.m, Baku time on September 26, 2018 Between 6:53 a.m. and 7:38 a.m., Tokyo time on September 26, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

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. With this 300th mission of its three-member launcher family – and the 100th utilizing the European-developed heavy-lift Ariane 5 – Arianespace once again serves the ambitions of leading satellite operators, both globally and regionally. Liftoff is planned on Tuesday, September 25, 2018: Between 5:53 p.m. and 6:38 p.m., Washington, D.C. time Between 6:53 p.m. and 7:38 p.m., Kourou, French Guiana time Between 21:53 and 22:38., Universal Time (UTC) Between 11:53 p.m. and 12:38 a.m., Paris time during the night of September 25- 26 Between 1:53 a.m and 2:38 a.m, Baku time on September 26, 2018 Between 6:53 a.m. and 7:38 a.m., Tokyo time on September 26, 2018 Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace a lancé avec succès pour l’Agence Spatiale Européenne (ESA) le satellite Aeolus, première mission spatiale destinée à la mesure des vents. Le décollage a eu lieu le mercredi 22 août à 18h20 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), port spatial de l’Europe. Ce cinquième lancement de l’année pour Arianespace, le premier avec Vega, marque le 12e succès d’affilée pour le lanceur léger. Cette mission innovante démontre une fois de plus l’engagement d’Arianespace au service du développement durable et pour garantir à l’Europe un accès fiable et indépendant à l’espace. English version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWze1mzQooY

Arianespace has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aeolus satellite, the first space mission designed to acquire profiles of Earth’s winds on a global scale. The launch took place on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:20 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch was the fifth of the year for Arianespace, the first with Vega and the 12th successful launch in a row of this light launcher. This innovative mission once again clearly demonstrates Arianespace’s commitment to sustainable development, and to guaranteeing independent access to space for Europe.

Arianespace has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aeolus satellite, the first space mission designed to acquire profiles of Earth’s winds on a global scale. The launch took place on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:20 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch was the fifth of the year for Arianespace, the first with Vega and the 12th successful launch in a row of this light launcher. This innovative mission once again clearly demonstrates Arianespace’s commitment to sustainable development, and to guaranteeing independent access to space for Europe. French version: https://youtu.be/2KNfO0aMeP4

Arianespace has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Aeolus satellite, the first space mission designed to acquire profiles of Earth’s winds on a global scale. The launch took place on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:20 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This launch was the fifth of the year for Arianespace, the first with Vega and the 12th successful launch in a row of this light launcher. This innovative mission once again clearly demonstrates Arianespace’s commitment to sustainable development, and to guaranteeing independent access to space for Europe.

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 Arianespace’s fifth launch of the year, and the first in 2018 with Vega, the company will orbit the Aeolus satellite – the world’s first space mission to acquire profiles of the Earth’s wind on a global scale, on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). This will be the 12th mission of the Vega launcher, which once again is to demonstrate its versatility and perfect adaptation to European missions dedicated to Earth observation. The liftoff will be from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). DATE AND TIME Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at exactly: -05:20:09 p.m., Washington D.C. time -06:20:09 p.m., local time in French Guiana -21:20:09, Universal Time (UTC) -11:20:09 p.m., Paris time. MISSION DURATION The nominal mission duration (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 54 minutes, 57 seconds TARGETED ORBIT FOR THE AEOLUS SATELLITE Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Kourou, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown. ESA’s Aeolus satellite will be equipped with a single instrument: a Doppler wind LIDAR called Aladin (Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument) - an advanced laser system designed to timely and accurately measure global wind-profiles from space. Aeolus will probe the atmosphere with pioneering ultraviolet laser pulses, which will enhance the understanding of tropical dynamics and processes relevant to climate variability. The Aeolus mission will provide much-needed data to improve the quality of weather forecasting, contributing to long-term climate research. Flight VV12 is the embodiment of a long-standing, fruitful relationship between ESA and Arianespace. Indeed, it will be the 50th mission launched by Arianespace for the European Space Agency, guaranteeing independent and reliable access to space for Europe, and benefitting the world’s citizens through investments in space technologies. Airbus Defence and Space is the Aeolus satellite’s manufacturer. For further information, download the Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/ To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary from the launch site in French and English), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on August 21, 2018, starting 15 minutes before liftoff.

For Arianespace’s fifth launch of the year, and the first in 2018 with Vega, the company will orbit the Aeolus satellite – the world’s first space mission to acquire profiles of the Earth’s wind on a global scale, on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). This will be the 12th mission of the Vega launcher, which once again is to demonstrate its versatility and perfect adaptation to European missions dedicated to Earth observation. The liftoff will be from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). DATE AND TIME Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at exactly: -05:20:09 p.m., Washington D.C. time -06:20:09 p.m., local time in French Guiana -21:20:09, Universal Time (UTC) -11:20:09 p.m., Paris time. MISSION DURATION The nominal mission duration (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 54 minutes, 57 seconds TARGETED ORBIT FOR THE AEOLUS SATELLITE Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Kourou, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown. ESA’s Aeolus satellite will be equipped with a single instrument: a Doppler wind LIDAR called Aladin (Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument) - an advanced laser system designed to timely and accurately measure global wind-profiles from space. Aeolus will probe the atmosphere with pioneering ultraviolet laser pulses, which will enhance the understanding of tropical dynamics and processes relevant to climate variability. The Aeolus mission will provide much-needed data to improve the quality of weather forecasting, contributing to long-term climate research. Flight VV12 is the embodiment of a long-standing, fruitful relationship between ESA and Arianespace. Indeed, it will be the 50th mission launched by Arianespace for the European Space Agency, guaranteeing independent and reliable access to space for Europe, and benefitting the world’s citizens through investments in space technologies. Airbus Defence and Space is the Aeolus satellite’s manufacturer. For further information, download the Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/ To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary from the launch site in French and English), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on August 21, 2018, starting 15 minutes before liftoff.

For Arianespace’s fifth launch of the year, and the first in 2018 with Vega, the company will orbit the Aeolus satellite – the world’s first space mission to acquire profiles of the Earth’s wind on a global scale, on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). This will be the 12th mission of the Vega launcher, which once again is to demonstrate its versatility and perfect adaptation to European missions dedicated to Earth observation. The liftoff will be from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). DATE AND TIME Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at exactly: -05:20:09 p.m., Washington D.C. time -06:20:09 p.m., local time in French Guiana -21:20:09, Universal Time (UTC) -11:20:09 p.m., Paris time. MISSION DURATION The nominal mission duration (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 54 minutes, 57 seconds TARGETED ORBIT FOR THE AEOLUS SATELLITE Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Kourou, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown. ESA’s Aeolus satellite will be equipped with a single instrument: a Doppler wind LIDAR called Aladin (Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument) - an advanced laser system designed to timely and accurately measure global wind-profiles from space. Aeolus will probe the atmosphere with pioneering ultraviolet laser pulses, which will enhance the understanding of tropical dynamics and processes relevant to climate variability. The Aeolus mission will provide much-needed data to improve the quality of weather forecasting, contributing to long-term climate research. Flight VV12 is the embodiment of a long-standing, fruitful relationship between ESA and Arianespace. Indeed, it will be the 50th mission launched by Arianespace for the European Space Agency, guaranteeing independent and reliable access to space for Europe, and benefitting the world’s citizens through investments in space technologies. Airbus Defence and Space is the Aeolus satellite’s manufacturer. For further information, download the Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/ To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary from the launch site in French and English), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on August 21, 2018, starting 15 minutes before liftoff.

For Arianespace’s fifth launch of the year, and the first in 2018 with Vega, the company will orbit the Aeolus satellite – the world’s first space mission to acquire profiles of the Earth’s wind on a global scale, on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). This will be the 12th mission of the Vega launcher, which once again is to demonstrate its versatility and perfect adaptation to European missions dedicated to Earth observation. The liftoff will be from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). DATE AND TIME Liftoff is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at exactly: -05:20:09 p.m., Washington D.C. time -06:20:09 p.m., local time in French Guiana -21:20:09, Universal Time (UTC) -11:20:09 p.m., Paris time. MISSION DURATION The nominal mission duration (from liftoff to separation of the satellite) is: 54 minutes, 57 seconds TARGETED ORBIT FOR THE AEOLUS SATELLITE Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 in Kourou, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown. ESA’s Aeolus satellite will be equipped with a single instrument: a Doppler wind LIDAR called Aladin (Atmospheric LAser Doppler INstrument) - an advanced laser system designed to timely and accurately measure global wind-profiles from space. Aeolus will probe the atmosphere with pioneering ultraviolet laser pulses, which will enhance the understanding of tropical dynamics and processes relevant to climate variability. The Aeolus mission will provide much-needed data to improve the quality of weather forecasting, contributing to long-term climate research. Flight VV12 is the embodiment of a long-standing, fruitful relationship between ESA and Arianespace. Indeed, it will be the 50th mission launched by Arianespace for the European Space Agency, guaranteeing independent and reliable access to space for Europe, and benefitting the world’s citizens through investments in space technologies. Airbus Defence and Space is the Aeolus satellite’s manufacturer. For further information, download the Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/ To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary from the launch site in French and English), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on August 21, 2018, starting 15 minutes before liftoff. 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 four more satellites in the Galileo constellation. Liftoff was at 8:25 a.m.(local time) July 25, 2018 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This launch was the 99th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. It was carried out on behalf of the European Commission as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It also was the last in a series of three launches for Galileo using the version of Ariane 5 with a storable propellant upper stage (ES). Two additional missions to deploy four more satellites have been assigned to the A62 version of the upcoming Ariane 6 launch vehicle.

Arianespace has successfully launched four more satellites in the Galileo constellation. Liftoff was at 8:25a.m.(local time) July 25, 2018 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Today’s launch was the 99th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. It was carried out on behalf of the European Commission as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It also was the last in a series of three launches for Galileo using the version of Ariane 5 with a storable propellant upper stage (ES). Two additional missions to deploy four more satellites have been assigned to the A62 version of the upcoming Ariane 6 launch vehicle. Today’s emblematic launch also was a landmark for the European space sector. Taking place at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, it brought together, in addition to the ESA Director General and the heads of national space agencies, Elżbieta Bieńkowska, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW); Frédérique Vidal, the French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of State, attached to the Ministre d’Etat, Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition; and Pedro Duque, the Spanish Minister for Science, Innovation and Universities. 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 four more satellites in the Galileo constellation. Liftoffwasat8:25a.m.(localtime) July25,2018fromtheGuianaSpaceCenter,Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Today’s launch was the 99th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. It was carried out on behalf of the European Commission as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It also was the last in a series of three launches for Galileo using the version of Ariane 5 with a storable propellant upper stage (ES). Two additional missions to deploy four more satellites have been assigned to the A62 version of the upcoming Ariane 6 launch vehicle. Today’s emblematic launch also was a landmark for the European space sector. Taking place at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, it brought together, in addition to the ESA Director General and the heads of national space agencies, Elżbieta Bieńkowska, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW); Frédérique Vidal, the French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of State, attached to the Ministre d’Etat, Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition; and Pedro Duque, the Spanish Minister for Science, Innovation and Universities. 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 four more satellites in the Galileo constellation. Liftoff was at 8:25 a.m. (local time) July 25, 2018 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Today’s launch was the 99th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. It was carried out on behalf of the European Commission as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It also was the last in a series of three launches for Galileo using the version of Ariane 5 with a storable propellant upper stage (ES).

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.

To watch this launch in English, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU3KTfS26E4

Pour regarder le lancement en Français, veuillez cliquer ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLqpctdHwcI

Arianespace has successfully launched four more satellites in the Galileo constellation. Liftoff was at 8:25 a.m. (local time) July 25, 2018 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Today’s launch was the 99th mission by the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. It was carried out on behalf of the European Commission as part of a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). It also was the last in a series of three launches for Galileo using the version of Ariane 5 with a storable propellant upper stage (ES).

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 fourth launch of the year, Arianespace will orbit four more satellites (satellites 23 to 26) for the Galileo constellation. This mission is being performed on behalf of the European Commission under a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). The Flight VA244 will be from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana. Liftoff is planned on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at exactly: 8:25:01 a.m., Kourou time 7:25:01 a.m., Washington D.C. time 11:25:01, Universal Time (UTC) 1:25:01 p.m., Paris time Follow the launch live at http://www.arianespace.com and on http://www.youtube.com/arianespace

Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites: DSN-1/Superbird-8 for the Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT; and HYLAS 4 for the British operator Avanti Communications. Arianespace’s third launch of the year took place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6:34 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. With this 98th launch of Ariane 5, the heavy-lift launcher has now transported more than 200 satellites since its entry in service.

Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites: DSN-1/Superbird-8 for the Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT; and HYLAS 4 for the British operator Avanti Communications. Arianespace’s third launch of the year took place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6:34 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. With this 98th launch of Ariane 5, the heavy-lift launcher has now transported more than 200 satellites since its entry in service.

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.

Pour regarder le lancement en Français, veuillez cliquer ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BQXyhK0b-U FLIGHT VA242 – ARIANESPACE TO LAUNCH DSN-1/SUPERBIRD-8 FOR SKY PERFECT JSAT AND HYLAS 4 FOR AVANTI ON APRIL 5 For its third launch of 2018, Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana to launch the DSN-1/Superbird-8 and HYLAS 4 satellites. With this 242nd mission utilizing an Ariane launcher, and the second this year with the Ariane 5 heavy launch vehicle, Arianespace once again serves the ambitions of two long-lasting partners: the Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT and the British operator Avanti Communications.

To watch this launch in English, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDEQ4U89zzU Arianespace a lancé avec succès les satellites de télécommunication DSN-1/Superbird-8 et HYLAS 4 pour l’opérateur japonais SKY Perfect JSAT et le britannique Avanti Communications. La mission VA242, qui marque le troisième lancement de l'année 2018 pour Arianespace, a eu lieu le jeudi 5 avril à 18h34 (heure de Kourou) depuis le Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), port spatial de l’Europe. Avec ce 98e lancement d’Ariane 5, le lanceur lourd a désormais transporté plus de 200 satellites depuis son entrée en service.

Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites: DSN-1/Superbird-8 for the Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT; and HYLAS 4 for the British operator Avanti Communications. Arianespace’s third launch of the year took place on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6:34 p.m. (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. With this 98th launch of Ariane 5, the heavy-lift launcher has now transported more than 200 satellites since its entry in service.

DSN-1/Superbird-8 is the 19th SKY Perfect JSAT satellite assigned to Arianespace for launch. The most recent Arianespace launch for this operator was with JCSAT-15 in December 2016. On this dual-use satellite, the Superbird-8 payload is composed of high-performance Ku and Ka transponders and will provide satellite communications services mainly in the Japanese market. Located at 162 degrees East Longitude, it will replace the Superbird-B2 satellite launched in 2000 by Arianespace. The DSN-1 (X-Band Defense Communications Satellite-1) payload is associated with the Program to Upgrade and Operate X-Band Satellite Communications Function, for which the DSN Corporation – a subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT – has concluded a program contract with Japan's Ministry of Defense. DSN-1/Superbird-8 was built by MELCO (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation), with manufacturing management by NEC Corporation, using a DS2000 platform.

HYLAS 4 is Avanti Communications' third satellite launch, and marks its third with Arianespace from the Spaceport in French Guiana. HYLAS 4 will deliver high speed, reliable and secure satellite communications to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), governments and satellite operators across Europe, through its Ka-band capacity. The high throughput satellite will also provide services in regions such as West and Central Africa, and with its steerable beams that provide services in Europe, South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. It is the 28th Orbital ATK-built satellite to be launched by Arianespace, a series that started with the TOPEX-Poseidon mission in 1992.

Liftoff is planned on Thursday, April 5, 2018 as early as possible within the following launch window: Between 5:34 p.m. and 6:24 p.m., Washington, D.C. time Between 6:34 p.m. and 7:24 p.m., in Kourou, French Guiana Between 21:34. and 22:24., Universal Time (UTC) Between 11:34 p.m. and 12:24 a.m., Paris time during the night of April 5 to April 6 Between 6:34 a.m. and 7:24 a.m., Tokyo time on April 6, 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.

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.

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.

Pour regarder le lancement en Français, veuillez cliquer ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNhxSkD44Yo FLIGHT VS18: ARIANESPACE ORBITS FOUR MORE O3b SATELLITES FOR SES ON ITS FOURTH MISSION FOR THE O3b CONSTELLATION Arianespace has successfully launched four additional O3b satellites for the constellation operated by SES Networks. The launch took place on Friday, March 9 at 2:10 pm (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (South America). This mission was the second of the year for Arianespace, the first in 2018 using a Soyuz rocket and the second launch since January for the global operator SES. With this fourth launch for O3b fleet since 2013, all 16 spacecraft in the current O3b constellation have been orbited by Arianespace. With this latest mission, Arianespace has demonstrated that its family of launchers is extremely well suited to the deployment of communications, navigation and Earth observation satellite systems.

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.