During tonight’s mission, a tracking camera followed the launcher’s initial climb-out and ascent during the live video broadcast on www.arianespace.com, providing remarkable views of the two solid rocket boosters’ separation two minutes into the mission, followed by the jettisoning of Ariane 5’s protective payload fairing approximately 1 minute later.
Ariane 5 scores a record-setting success as it launches Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A
Quote from: SNS on 06/12/2008 11:17 pmAriane 5 scores a record-setting success as it launches Skynet 5C and Turksat 3AHow, exactly, are they setting a record? Delta II is currently sitting at 81 consecutive successful launches. I think Atlas had more before the failure last year.
I noticed something about the Ariane 5 that was launched yesterday. It was a blueish colour, and it had a slight bulge just below the payload fairing. I couldn't remember ever seeing that before, so I checked back a few launches. It seems that both things are relatively new and appear only the last few launches (but not always).Question: Is this part of some minor upgrade of the Ariane 5? If so, what exactly is the upgrade and what does it bring?Anybody who knows? Thanks in advance!Spiff
I understand that the EPS doesn't require thermal insulation. This is probably also true for the GS version?
Is there any telemetry data about Turksat 3A's current position?.. or any link about it?