Horizons 3e, Intelsat 38 (Azerspace-2) - Ariane 5 ECA (VA243) - Kourou ELA-3 - 25.09.2018

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 12 ч. назад

Here is a pre-launch view you don't see very often...
#Ariane5 #VA243 #withariane

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http://www.sslmda.com/html/pressreleases/2018-09-10-Satellite-built-by-Maxars-SSL-successfully-performing-maneuver.php

Satellite built by Maxar's SSL successfully performing maneuvers

Multi-mission Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 satellite to provide high-performance for services that inform, entertain and connect people in Europe and Asia

PALO ALTO, Calif. – September 26, 2018 – SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), and a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced today the multi-mission Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 communications satellite is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers following launch aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite deployed its solar arrays shortly after launch and will begin firing its main thruster tomorrow to propel toward its final orbit at 45 degrees East.

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"SSL-built satellites like Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 help build a better world, making information and communications more accessible," said Dario Zamarian, group president of SSL. "I would like to thank Azercosmos and Intelsat for their trust in SSL. Thank you also to the teams at SSL and Arianespace for the excellent teamwork and commitment making this launch a success."

For Azercosmos, the satellite meets the growing demand for direct-to-home (DTH) television, government and network services in Europe, Central and South Asia, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second telecommunication satellite for Azercosmos and will expand on the service currently available from Azerspace-1.

"SSL proved to be an excellent and reliable partner to help us make Azerspace-2 a reality," said Rashad Nabiyev, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Azercosmos. "Now that the satellite has successfully launched we look forward to providing enhanced service offerings to our customers."

For Intelsat, the satellite provides continuity of service for the SSL-built Intelsat 12 satellite, launched in 2000. At 45 degrees East longitude, it provides DTH platforms for Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat 38 also delivers valuable broadband connectivity for corporate networks and government applications in Africa.

"SSL has been a trusted and valued manufacturing partner of Intelsat's for many years," said Ken Lee, Intelsat's senior vice president of space systems. Our customers have benefited from their innovative designs and the new Intelsat 38 satellite payload is no exception. It will enable our media customers in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia to grow their business and deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to corporate enterprise and government customers in Africa."

The satellite design is based on the highly reliable SSL 1300 satellite platform that provides the flexibility for a broad range of applications and technology advances. Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38 is designed to provide service for 15 years or more. SSL has built more than 275 satellites over its 60 year history. With this launch, there are now 90 satellites built by SSL in geostationary orbit.

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Объект A начал подъём орбиты. На все объекты запуска доступны наборы TLE

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Jonathan McDowell‏Подлинная учетная запись @planet4589 2 мин. назад

We finally got TLE data for the Ariane launch confirming the Horizons 3e and Azerspace-2 satellites were placed in the correct transfer orbit of 280 x 35700 km x 6.0 deg.

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Arianespace Flight VA243 – Successful Ariane 5 Launch

arianespace

Опубликовано: 26 сент. 2018 г.

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.

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НОРАД идентифицировал все объекты запуска

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Arianespace Flight VA243 / Behind the Scenes of the Dream

arianespace

Опубликовано: 4 окт. 2018 г.

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.

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Пожоже, Horizons 3e - уже на геостационаре

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При этом угнездился в чужом слоте 164E; может быть, тихо попилит к западу?

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Boeing Space‏Подлинная учетная запись @BoeingSpace 37 мин. назад

Reflectors and solar arrays deployed
3 months of in-orbit testing completed
Spacecraft moved to its final orbit

Now we've transferred control of the Horizons 3e #satellite to @INTELSAT and #SKYPerfectJSAT.