Intelsat 30 (DLA 1), Arsat 1 - Ariane 5 ECA (VA220) - Куру ELA-3 - 16.10.2014 22:43 UTC

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http://www.telecompaper.com/news/argentina-to-launch-arsat-1-telecoms-satellite-in-aug-sept--1005971

Argentina to launch Arsat-1 telecoms satellite in Aug-Sept

Thursday 3 April 2014 | 10:34 CET | News             
           
 State-owned company Argentina Satelital (Arsat) has announced it will launch its Arsat-1 satellite between 15 August and 15 September, Info News reports. The Arsat-1 was initially scheduled for launch from French Guyana in July. The Arsat-1 geostationary telecommunications satellite has been fully designed and manufactured in Argentina. That sensor communications space was conceived and developed at the Applied Research (Invap), a state enterprise dedicated to the design, manufacturing and integration of complex technology such as nuclear power plants, space and industrial equipment, and medical and scientific equipment centre. The satellite will provide telephone and data transmission, internet access, IP telephony, and DTH services to users across Argentina and the Southern cone.

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1166.asp

Rounding out the on-going Ariane 5 mission preparations was this week's delivery to French Guiana of launcher components for Arianespace's Flight VA220. Arriving aboard the MN Colibri sea-going vessel, these elements were unloaded at Paricabo port for transfer to the Spaceport – where they are to be assembled for flight.


Launcher components for Ariane 5's Flight VA220 were delivered to Paricabo port in French Guiana aboard the MN Colibri, which is one of two sea-going ships used to carry Arianespace vehicle components from Europe to South America.

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16 октября - Intelsat 30/DLA 1, Arsat 1 - Ariane 5 ECA (VA220) - Куру ELA-3

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https://www.facebook.com/arsatsa?fref=photo&sk=photos

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А напомните про брандспойты, помню как-то со спуском кораблей на воду связано, уже обсуждали.

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Брандспойтами в авиации принято приветствовать прибытие нового самолёта в аэропорт.

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инфоролик об ARSAT-1 (на испанском)

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1205.asp

ARSAT-1 touches down in French Guiana for its Arianespace launch
 

The shipping container with ARSAT-1 emerges fr om the An-124 cargo aircraft after its arrival at Félix Eboué International Airport.
 
  September 2, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
The first geostationary satellite built in Argentina – ARSAT-1 – has been delivered to French Guiana, where this milestone spacecraft will be readied for Arianespace's dual-passenger Ariane 5 mission in mid-October.
Transported by a chartered An-124 cargo jetliner, ARSAT-1 landed yesterday at Félix Eboué International Airport near French Guiana's capital city of Cayenne. The satellite was then unloaded for transfer by road to the Spaceport's clean room facilities, wh ere it is to undergo pre-launch processing.
ARSAT-1 was produced for Argentine satellite operator ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima) by the company INVAP, with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space as leading equipment suppliers. This spacecraft will deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across all of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay – operating from an orbital position of 72 deg. West following its deployment by Ariane 5.
The ARSAT-1 satellite will be orbited along with its co-passenger, Intelsat DLA-1, on another of Ariane 5's trademark dual-payload missions. Built for international operator Intelsat by SSL (Space Systems/Loral), DLA-1 – together with the DLA-2 satellite that will be lofted on a future flight – is to greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services.
 Arianespace's mission with ARSAT-1 and Intelsat DLA-1 is designated Flight VA220 in the company's launcher family numbering system.

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ARSAT-1 is prepared for its Ariane 5 liftoff in October
http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1209.asp

September 10, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220

Pre-launch processing is now underway in French Guiana with ARSAT-1, one of two satellite passengers that will be orbited on Arianespace's fifth heavy-lift Ariane 5 mission in 2014 – which is planned for mid-October.

ARSAT-1 is the milestone first geostationary satellite built in Argentina, produced by the company INVAP for operator ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima) – with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space serving as leading equipment suppliers.

After its deployment by Ariane 5, ARSAT-1 will operate from an orbital position of 72 deg. West – from which it deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across all of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Joining ARSAT-1 on this upcoming mission – designated Flight VA220 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system – is the Intelsat DLA-1 co-passenger, which was built for international operator Intelsat by SSL (Space Systems/Loral). Together with the DLA-2 satellite that will be lofted on a future flight, DLA-1 will greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services.

The October launch with ARSAT-1 and Intelsat DLA-1 will follow Arianespace's Ariane 5 mission on September 11, which is to loft a pair of commercial telecommunications satellites: MEASAT-3b and Optus 10.

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1213.asp

ISDLA-1 arrives for Arianespace's dual-payload Ariane 5 mission in October
 

Protected by its shipping container, ISDLA-1 is unloaded fr om the An-124 cargo jetliner following this high-power satellite's arrival at Félix Eboué International Airport in French Guiana.
 
  September 12, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
Payload preparations for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 flight are moving into their full pace with delivery of the mission's other passenger – ISDLA-1 – to French Guiana, wh ere it joins the ARSAT-1 satellite that arrived earlier this month.
ISDLA-1 was transported this week by a chartered An-124 cargo jetliner which landed at Félix Eboué International Airport near the capital city of Cayenne, and subsequently was unloaded for transfer by road to the Spaceport.
This high-power spacecraft – which will be orbited for two long-time Arianespace customers, DIRECTV and Intelsat – was built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) based on its proven 1300-series satellite platform.
Together with the ISDLA-2 satellite that is to be lofted on a future flight, ISDLA-1 will greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services – with each contracted to provide service for a minimum of 15 years. Both also will be co-located with Intelsat's Galaxy 3C spacecraft at an orbital position of 95 deg. West.
Scheduled for an October liftoff, Arianespace's mission with ISDLA-1 and ARSAT-1 is designated Flight VA220 in the company's launcher family numbering system. It will be the fifth launch of a heavy-lift Ariane 5 in 2014 – following the most recent success that orbited the MEASAT-3b and Optus 10 commercial telecommunications satellites from French Guiana on September 11.

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• Related links:
   Intelsat website
   DIRECTV website
   SSL website
   ARSAT website
   INVAP website
  

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1214.asp

Payload preparations are underway with ISDLA-1 for Arianespace's October Ariane 5 mission  
Preparation activity is underway with Ariane 5 Flight VA220's ISDLA-1 co-passenger at the Spaceport's S5C facility in French Guiana.
 
  September 18, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
Pre-launch payload processing is moving into full swing for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 flight, with the mission's ISDLA-1 telecommunications satellite now undergoing preparations for a targeted October 16 liftoff from French Guiana.
To be orbited for two long-standing Arianespace partners – Intelsat and DIRECTV – the high-powered ISDLA-1 is built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) based on the 1300-series satellite platform.
Following its deployment from Ariane 5, this spacecraft will expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, along with providing backup and restoration services. With a design life of 15 years, ISDLA-1 will be co-located with Intelsat's Galaxy 3C satellite at 95 deg. West.
Ariane 5 will also carry the milestone ARSAT-1 spacecraft for ARSAT on this heavy-lift mission. As the first geostationary satellite built in Argentina, ARSAT-1 is produced by INVAP with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space serving as leading equipment suppliers.
From its orbital position at 72 deg. West, ARSAT-1 will deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
 Arianespace's upcoming October heavy-lift mission is scheduled to be the fifth Ariane 5 launch this year and is designated Flight VA220 in the company's numbering system.

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1217.asp

Ariane 5 rolls out to the Spaceport's Final Assembly Building for an October 16 launch
 
September 30, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
Ariane 5 is on the move as launcher and payload preparations continue in French Guiana for Arianespace's upcoming dual-passenger mission at the service of Intelsat, DIRECTV and ARSAT.  
The heavy-lift Ariane 5 vehicle for Arianespace's next launch – designated Flight VA220 – is now inside the Spaceport's Final Assembly Building following its transfer by rail fr om the Final Integration Building on a mobile launch table.
With Ariane 5 now under Arianespace's responsibility, this workhorse launcher is in position to receive its ISDLA-1 and ARSAT-1 payloads, which will be followed by final verifications and subsequent rollout to the Spaceport's ELA-3 complex for an October 16 liftoff.
Meanwhile in separate Flight VA220 activity at the Spaceport, fueling is underway for ARSAT's ARSAT-1 spacecraft in the S5 payload preparation building. Completion of this step will clear the way for transfer of the INVAP-produced satellite to the Final Assembly Building, where it is to be integrated with Ariane 5.
 Joining ARSAT-1 on Arianespace's fifth Ariane 5 flight of 2014 is ISDLA-1 – which will be orbited for long-standing Arianespace customers Intelsat and DIRECTV and is built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral).


With its basic build-up of a core cryogenic stage, two solid boosters and the cryogenic upper stage complete, Ariane 5 is moved to the Final Assembly Building, wh ere it will receive a dual-satellite payload. Visible in the foreground is Ariane 5's second launch table.

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1218.asp

ISDLA-1 is delivered to the Spaceport's Final Assembly Building for integration on its Ariane 5 launcher
 
 October 2, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
The ISDLA-1 satellite, which is one of two passengers for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 flight, has been delivered to the Spaceport's Final Assembly Building – marking a new step toward this mission's payload integration.
ISDLA-1 – built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) for two long-time Arianespace customers, DIRECTV and Intelsat – was transported this week fr om the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility, wh ere the high-power relay spacecraft underwent pre-flight checkout and received its onboard propellant.
Contracted to provide service for a minimum of 15 years after its Ariane 5 launch, ISDLA-1 will greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services. It is to operate from an orbital position of 95 deg. West, co-located with Intelsat's Galaxy 3C spacecraft.
ISDLA-1 will be joined on the Ariane 5 launch vehicle by ARSAT-1 – the first geostationary satellite built in Argentina, which is to deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. It was produced by the company INVAP for operator ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima), with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space serving as leading equipment suppliers.
 The upcoming Ariane 5 mission, designated VA220 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system, is scheduled for an October 16 liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana.

   
ISDLA-1 made initial contact with launcher hardware during activity in the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility  


and subsequently was transferred to Ariane 5's Final Assembly Building for mating with the heavy-lift vehicle (right).

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ARSAT-1 is installed on the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's next heavy-lift mission
http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1221.asp

October 9, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220

Final payload integration has begun for Arianespace's heavy-lift mission on October 16, with ARSAT-1 now installed on the workhorse Ariane 5 launcher at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

The spacecraft was positioned atop Ariane 5's core cryogenic stage this week during activity inside the Spaceport's launch vehicle Final Assembly Building – placing it as the lower passenger in the dual-payload arrangement, to be released second in the flight sequence after its co-passenger, Intelsat 30/DLA-1.

ARSAT-1 is the milestone first geostationary satellite built in Argentina, produced by the company INVAP for operator ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima) – with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space serving as leading equipment suppliers.

After its deployment by Ariane 5, ARSAT-1 will operate from an orbital position of 71.8 deg. West – from which it is to deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across all of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Joining ARSAT-1 on this upcoming mission – designated Flight VA220 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system – is the Intelsat 30/DLA-1 co-passenger, which was built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) for two long-time Arianespace customers: Intelsat and DIRECTV. Once in orbit, Intelsat 30/DLA-1 will greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services.

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Брошюра:
http://www.arianespace.com/images/launch-kits/launch-kit-pdf-eng/VA220-launchkit-EN-1.pdf

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1224.asp

Arianespace's next heavy-lift Ariane 5 flight is approved for launch

October 14, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
The fifth Arianespace Ariane 5 flight in 2014 has been given the "go" for its liftoff on Thursday following today's successful launch readiness review, conducted at the Spaceport in French Guiana.

This milestone – which is held prior to each Arianespace mission – confirms that the heavy-lift launch vehicle and its payload are flight-ready, along with the Spaceport's infrastructure and the network of downrange tracking stations.
With the "green light" given, Ariane 5 is now cleared for its rollout tomorrow fr om the Final Assembly Building to the ELA-3 launch zone – wh ere it will be readied for liftoff on October 16 during a 1-hour, 51-minute launch window that opens at 6:00 p.m. local time in French Guiana.
The payload lift performance for Arianespace's latest Ariane 5 flight is estimated at 10,060 kg., which includes a combined total of approximately 9,305 kg. for the two passengers – Intelsat 30, hosting the DLA-1 payload, and ARSAT-1 – as well as the launcher's SYLDA dual-passenger dispenser system and satellite integration hardware.
To be deployed first during the 33-minute flight sequence, Intelsat 30 was built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) for long-time Arianespace customer Intelsat. The spacecraft will operate from an orbital position of 95 deg. West after its deployment by Ariane 5, and is to greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services.
The milestone first geostationary satellite built in Argentina – ARSAT-1 – will be released second in the sequence, after which it is to operate from an orbital position of 71.8 deg. West. ARSAT-1 was produced by the company INVAP for ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima), with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space serving as leading equipment suppliers. Once in orbit, it will deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across all of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Arianespace's October 16 mission is designated Flight VA220 in the company's launcher family numbering system.

Launch window for Ariane Flight VA220
Universal time (GMT) Between 09:00 p.m. and 10:51 p.m. on October 16, 2014

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NAVAREA IV 854/14
 WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
 FRENCH GUIANA.
 ROCKETS.
 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 1959Z TO 2254Z DAILY
 16 OCT THRU 16 NOV IN AREAS BOUND BY:
 A. 05-28.0N 047-27.0W, 04-57.0N 047-28.0W,
 04-58.0N 048-27.0W, 05-28.0N 048-27.0W.
 B. 05-13.0N 045-36.0W, 04-58.0N 045-37.0W,
 05-01.0N 047-22.0W, 05-16.0N 047-21.0W.
 2. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 2049Z TO 2224Z DAILY
 16 OCT THRU 16 NOV IN AREA BOUND BY
 05-18.0N 052-47.4W, 05-22.4N 052-33.8W,
 05-11.2N 052-24.6W, 05-09.0N 052-36.0W.
 3. CANCEL THIS MSG 162354Z NOV 14.//
 Authority: MARINE GUYANE ARIANE VA220 121140Z SEP 14.
 Date: 
 Cancel: 16235400 Nov 14

HYDROLANT 2475/14 
 EASTERN ATLANTIC.
 GULF OF GUINEA.
 ROCKETS.
 DNC 01.
 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 2027Z TO 2339Z DAILY
 16 OCT THRU 16 NOV IN AREA BOUND BY
 01-33N 002-32W, 00-16S 002-45W,
 01-28N 017-34W, 03-16N 017-22W.
 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 170039Z NOV 14.//
 Authority: MARINE GUYANE ARIANE VA220 121140Z SEP 14.
 Date: 
 Cancel: 17003900 Nov 14

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Ariane Flight VA220 / Intelsat 30 and ARSAT-1

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2014/1226.asp

Ariane 5 is moved to the launch zone for Arianespace's fifth heavy-lift flight in 2014

The heavy-lift Ariane 5 with its Intelsat 30 and ARSAT-1 payloads approaches the Spaceport's ELA-3 launch zone during today's rollout.
 
 October 15, 2014 – Ariane Flight VA220
The workhorse Ariane 5 for tomorrow's Arianespace mission fr om French Guiana is now ready for liftoff following its rollout to the Spaceport's ELA-3 launch complex.
Riding atop a mobile launch table, Ariane 5 was transferred earlier today from the Spaceport's Final Assembly Building – wh ere this vehicle received its dual-satellite payload.  With the rollout now completed, the final countdown will begin for an October 16 liftoff at the start of a 51-minute launch window opening at 6:00 p.m. local time in French Guiana.
This fifth Ariane 5 mission in 2014 has an estimated payload performance of 10,000 kg., which includes a combined total of approximately 9,300 kg. for the two passengers – Intelsat 30, hosting the DLA-1 payload, and ARSAT-1 – as well as the launcher's SYLDA dual-passenger dispenser system and satellite integration hardware.
Riding as the upper passenger in Ariane 5's payload arrangement is Intelsat 30, which will be released at approximately 27 minutes into the flight. This spacecraft was built by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) for Intelsat and will operate from an orbital position of 95 deg. West – from which it is to greatly expand direct-to-home entertainment offerings in Latin America, as well as provide backup and restoration services.
ARSAT-1 – the first geostationary satellite built in Argentina, produced by INVAP for ARSAT (Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales Sociedad Anonima) – will be deployed from Ariane 5's lower passenger position at approximately 33 minutes after liftoff. From an orbital position of 71.8 deg. West, ARSAT-1 will deliver a wide range of telecommunications, data transmission, telephone and television services across all of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
 Tomorrow's mission is designated VA220 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system, signifying the 220th flight of an Ariane family vehicle since 1979.

Launch window for Ariane Flight VA220
Universal time(GMT) Between 09:00 p.m. and 09:51 p.m. on October 16, 2014