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Title: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: jacqmans on 03/18/2017 11:38 am
The Eutelsat 172B satellite
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, April 25, 2017
Post by: bolun on 03/21/2017 09:52 am
http://www.csgpreparationlancement.com/ariane/vol-ariane-237-arrivee-des-elements-du-lanceur/

Some pics.
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, April 25, 2017
Post by: Jester on 03/27/2017 06:21 pm
Eutelsat 172B stuck at Cayenne airport due to strikes

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/846299699917344768
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, April 25, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 03/29/2017 11:55 am
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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 1m1 minute ago

Interesting, the Antonov that had Eutelsat 172B inside at #Cayenne has left yesterday,no word on where the S/C is currently... #VA237 #CSG

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/847053771016486912 (https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/847053771016486912)

Eidt to add:

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 16m16 minutes ago

@DutchSpace It landed in Suriname, Zanderij, PBM

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/847054588884672512 (https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/847054588884672512)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, April 25, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 03/29/2017 12:48 pm
I guess the flight to Suriname was to refuel?

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 18s18 seconds ago

Update on @Eutelsat_SA Eutelsat 172B planned for #VA237 has flow back to @AirbusSpace Toulouse after being stuck in #Cayenne HT @urskaelin
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, April 25, 2017
Post by: Sam Ho on 04/26/2017 11:26 pm
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VA237, June 1, 2017: an Ariane 5 ECA launcher will orbit ViaSat-2 and E172B for the operators ViaSat and Eutelsat.
http://www.arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-announces-dates-for-flights-vs17-and-va237-confirms-its-goal-of-12-launches-in-2017-from-french-guiana/
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/28/2017 12:48 pm
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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 2m2 minutes ago

This S/C likes airmiles, first flying back to Europe after being stuck in #Cayenne due to strikes, it's back at #CSG Eutelsat 172B #VA237

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/857938374635794432 (https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/857938374635794432)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 05/05/2017 04:02 pm
Using Gunter's Space Page as a source, the total mass of both ViaSat 2 and Eutelsat 172B is 9,900 kilograms; the former is 6,400 kilograms while the latter is 3,500 kilograms.

What I'm implying is that this satellite duo will be the heaviest ever launched on an Ariane 5, if you exclude the adapters and Sylda DPAF.
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/08/2017 02:14 pm
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Nice to finally see @Eutelsat_SA 172B inside S5C at #CSG for launch prep on #Ariane5 #VA237

https://twitter.com/dutchspace/status/861580275326779393 (https://twitter.com/dutchspace/status/861580275326779393)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/16/2017 09:30 am
Cross-posting for launch time:

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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 22s23 seconds ago

Some #CSG updates: #VA237 planned for 01/06/2017 at 20:45 local #VA238 planned for 28/06/2017 at 18:20 local

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/864409095276834816 (https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/864409095276834816)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: jacqmans on 05/18/2017 09:59 am
Ariane 5 for Flight VA237 is transferred to the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Flight VA237. Viasat-2 and Eutelsat E172B
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Ewoker on 05/18/2017 05:19 pm
Has the viasat-2 arrived? if not, it's going to miss it's ride :)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: nicfit on 05/19/2017 02:46 pm
Yes it has arrived.
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/22/2017 08:05 pm
ArianeSpace release about the parallel processing of this launch with VA238 is posted at:

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=40756.msg1681608#msg1681608 (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=40756.msg1681608#msg1681608)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/23/2017 06:57 am
VA 237 launch sticker
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/23/2017 06:59 am
Logos have been put on the VA 237 rocket fairing
source: CSG facebook
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2017 03:53 pm
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Ariane 5   May 24, 2017
Arianespace to serve global connectivity for ViaSat Inc. and Eutelsat

For its sixth launch of the year, and the third Ariane 5 mission in 2017 from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana, Arianespace will orbit two satellites: ViaSat-2 for ViaSat Inc.; and EUTELSAT 172B for Eutelsat.

This mission – the 237th overall by an Ariane launcher – will mark a new all-time Arianespace record for a total payload weight orbited: 10,865 kg., including a net mass at liftoff of 9,969 kg. for the two satellites.

ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B are the 558th and 559th satellites to be launched by Arianespace.

With this 289th mission by the Arianespace family of launchers (Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega), Arianespace is serving global connectivity on Earth.

The launch will be from Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA 3) in Kourou, French Guiana.

The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Kourou, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown.

ViaSat-2 is the first ViaSat satellite to be launched by Arianespace.

ViaSat Inc., a new customer for Arianespace and its Ariane 5 launch vehicle, provides international communities with broadband internet connectivity, accessible on land, at sea and in the air, at competitive rates in relation to other satellite or terrestrial services.

The ViaSat-2 satellite system should bring considerable improvements in terms of speed, lower costs and extended broadband coverage within its footprint, as well as along the main aeronautical and maritime routes linking North America and Europe (Atlantic Ocean).

ViaSat-2 will also provide nearly twice the capacity offered by previous generations of ViaSat satellites, along with seven times as much coverage.

Positioned at 70° West, ViaSat-2 will provide throughput of approximately 300 Gbps in Ka-band over its coverage zone, which includes North and Central America, plus the Caribbean, northern South America, and aeronautical and maritime routes in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe.

ViaSat-2 was built by Boeing in El Segundo, California, using a 702HP platform.

EUTELSAT 172B will be the 32nd satellite launched by Arianespace for Eutelsat. Both companies have worked side-by-side since 1983, when Arianespace launched the Eutelsat-1 F1 satellite. Including this upcoming launch, more than half of Eutelsat’s satellites will have been orbited by Arianespace.

Eutelsat is one of the world’s leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites. The company provides capacity on 39 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations; pay-TV operators; video, data and Internet service providers; enterprises and government agencies.

EUTELSAT 172B will deliver increased capacity for fast-growing applications that include in-flight and maritime connectivity, cellular backhaul, corporate networks, video distribution and government services. It will be located at 172° East, a key neighborhood providing exceptional Asia-Pacific reach over land and sea, from Alaska to Australia.

EUTELSAT 172B is the first all-electric telecommunications satellite built in Europe. This key enabling technology has been implemented by Airbus in Toulouse, using the new all-electric Eurostar E3000 EOR (Electric Orbit Raising) platform.

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 Eng-lish), go to arianespace.com on June 1, 2017 starting 15 minutes before liftoff.

You also can follow the launch live on your iPhone or iPad (the Arianespace HD app is free).

http://www.arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-to-serve-global-connectivity-for-viasat-inc-and-eutelsat/ (http://www.arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-to-serve-global-connectivity-for-viasat-inc-and-eutelsat/)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2017 04:31 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH8xzestwBg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH8xzestwBg)

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Arianespace Flight VA237: ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B
Published on 29 May 2017

Liftoff is planned on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as early as possible within the following launch window:

- Between 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., Carlsbad, California,
- Between 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., Washington, D.C. time
- Between 8:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Kourou, in French Guiana
- Between 23:45 and 00:45, Universal Time (UTC) during the night of June 1 to June 2
- Between 01:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., Paris time on June 2.

Follow the launch live: http://www.arianespace.com
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2017 10:18 pm
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Ariane 5   May 30, 2017
Arianespace’s Ariane 5 is “go” for liftoff on June 1 with the ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B satellite passengers

The sixth Arianespace launch of 2017 is approved for liftoff on June 1 from the Spaceport in French Guiana, with its dual-satellite payload of ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B.

The authorization for this week’s mission – designated Flight VA237 in Arianespace’s launcher family numbering system – followed today’s Launch Readiness Review, which confirmed the “go” status for Ariane 5, its two spacecraft passengers, the Spaceport infrastructure and the network of tracking stations.

Flight VA237’s Ariane 5 is now ready for rollout from the Final Assembly Building, where ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B were integrated on the launcher, to the Spaceport’s ELA-3 launch zone.

Liftoff will commence as soon as possible in a one-hour launch window that opens at 8:45 p.m. in French Guiana (between 23:45 and 00:45 Universal Time, during the night of June 1 to June 2).

ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B will be deployed into geostationary transfer orbit on a mission lasting just under 42 minutes.

Released first will be ViaSat-2, which is expected to bring considerable improvements in terms of speed, lower costs and extended broadband coverage within its footprint, which includes North and Central America, plus the Caribbean, northern South America, and the aeronautical and maritime routes in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe. As a global broadband services and technology company, ViaSat operates from corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

ViaSat-2 was built by Boeing in El Segundo, California, using a 702HP platform, and will be positioned at 70 deg. West.

EUTELSAT 172B’s deployment by Ariane 5 will complete Arianespace’s Flight VA237. Operating at an orbital position of 172 deg. East for Asia-Pacific reach over land and sea from Alaska to Australia, the relay platform will deliver increased capacity for fast-growing applications that include in-flight and maritime connectivity, cellular backhaul, corporate networks, video distribution and government services. This satellite will join the fleet of Paris-based Eutelsat, a leading satellite operator in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Using the new all-electric Eurostar E3000 EOR (Electric Orbit Raising) platform assembled by Airbus in Toulouse, France, EUTELSAT 172B is the initial all-electric telecommunications satellite built in Europe – and the first of its type orbited by Ariane 5.

Flight VA237 maintains Arianespace’s busy launch schedule in 2017, during which the company is targeting a total of 12 flights using its heavy-lift Ariane 5, medium-lift Soyuz and lightweight Vega vehicles. The five missions already performed this year have utilized two Ariane 5s, two Soyuz launchers and one Vega.

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/va237-approved-for-liftoff/ (http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/va237-approved-for-liftoff/)

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Flight VA237’s dual payload is integrated in the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building, with EUTELSAT 172B positioned atop Ariane 5’s core stages (at left), followed by the lowering of the “upper composite,” consisting of ViaSat-2 and the SYLDA dispenser system, protected by the launcher’s payload fairing.
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/31/2017 08:10 pm
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Rollout completed: #Ariane5 is in the launch zone for tomorrow’s Flight #VA237, which will orbit the ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B satellites

https://twitter.com/arianespaceceo/status/870004507299721216 (https://twitter.com/arianespaceceo/status/870004507299721216)
Title: Re: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/01/2017 10:15 am
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DutchSpace‏ @DutchSpace 4m4 minutes ago

Altitude profile for today's launch of #Ariane5 #VA237

https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/870220895473864704 (https://twitter.com/DutchSpace/status/870220895473864704)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Satori on 06/01/2017 10:40 am
Moved for live coverage!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 06:51 pm
Article for this one:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/06/ariane-5-dual-payload-launch-csg/
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: northenarc on 06/01/2017 10:33 pm
 Less than an hour to broadcast and their own funky music has begun.  8)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:26 pm
Five minutes to start of webcast.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:28 pm
Colour check.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:30 pm
One minute to start of webcast.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:32 pm
Here's @EXEDEHARRY and Ariane 5 looks ready to go! Green Board.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:32 pm
Webcast has begun.

T-14 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: northenarc on 06/01/2017 11:32 pm
 Its Harry!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:33 pm
T-13 minutes. Arianespace CEO speaking. 10,865 kg, a new record.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:33 pm
Heavy lift record for Ariane 5.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:35 pm
T-11 minutes. Green is go!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:36 pm
T-10 minutes. Describing campaign.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:37 pm
T-9 minutes. Showing the various program managers.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:38 pm
T-8 minutes. First European all electric satellite.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:39 pm
T-7 minutes. New Director of Operations.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:40 pm
T-6 minutes. Talking about vehicle and satellite integration.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:41 pm
T-5 minutes. Talking about satellite integration.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:41 pm
Smooth count. Still green.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:42 pm
T-4 minutes. Board is green.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:43 pm
T-3 minutes. Describing various teams.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:44 pm
T-2 minutes. Had been raining during the day.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:45 pm
T-1 minute.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:46 pm
Liftoff!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:47 pm
LAUNCH!!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:47 pm
T+1 minute. Into the clouds.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:47 pm
Harry used the Rumble in the Amazon Jungle line again! ;D
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:48 pm
T+2 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:48 pm
Staging.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:49 pm
Booster separation.

T+3 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:49 pm
There goes the fairing.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:50 pm
Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:51 pm
T+5 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:52 pm
T+6 minutes. Normal is good.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:52 pm
Replays. Harry's just chatting away! ;D
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:53 pm
T+7 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:54 pm
T+8 minutes. Natal acquisition.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:55 pm
T+9 minutes. EPC separation and second stage ignition.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:56 pm
T+10 minutes. All nominal.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/01/2017 11:56 pm
Staging 1-2. On to the Upper Stage. 16 minute burn. Already en route to Africa after launching from South America.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:57 pm
T+11 minutes. ViaSat 2 promo. Arthur C. Clarke voice over.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:58 pm
T+12 minutes. Putting data where the people are.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/01/2017 11:59 pm
T+13 minutes. 3-4 billion people have no broadband connectivity.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:00 am
T+14 minutes. Made those evolutions.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:01 am
T+15 minutes. Was acquired by Ascension Island.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:02 am
T+16 minutes. Uses Xenon ion thrusters.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:03 am
T+17 minutes. Another ViaSat 2 promo. Has a hybrid propulsion system.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:04 am
T+18 minutes. Acquisition Libreville.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:05 am
T+19 minutes. Eutelsat has 500 years of on-orbit experience.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:06 am
T+20 minutes. Eutelsat 172B promo. Only music with this one.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:07 am
T+21 minutes. Showing coverage areas. Compact, savvy and smart!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:08 am
T+22 minutes. Uses robotic arm to orient thrusters.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:09 am
T+23 minutes. Another Eutelsat 172B promo.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:10 am
T+24 minutes. Showing satellite.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:11 am
T+25 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:11 am
ESC-A cutoff!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/02/2017 12:12 am
End of the propuslive phase with SECO. Into the ballistic phase. Harry says she's faster than Superman. ;D
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:13 am
First separation at T+29:24.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/02/2017 12:15 am
Harry's talking about babies now :)

And there goes the first baby.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:15 am
ViaSat-2 Separation!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:16 am
Sylda separation at T+31:55
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/02/2017 12:17 am
There goes SYLDA - not a baby.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:18 am
Sylda separation!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Mapperuo on 06/02/2017 12:19 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy_lrhoyxtc
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:19 am
Eutelsat 172B separation at T+41:45.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:22 am
T+36 minutes. Harry talking about Sputnik 1's 60th anniversary later this year.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:26 am
2 minutes from separation.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:27 am
1 minute to separation. Moving into position.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/02/2017 12:27 am
There we go!

S/C Sep for both birds now!

Thanks again to Steven for the coverage!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:28 am
Eutelsat 172B separation. Applause!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: northenarc on 06/02/2017 12:28 am
 79 in a row, everyone happy.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:31 am
Launch replays.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:35 am
Harry's been to Kourou 12 times, but has never seen an actual launch in person! Too busy doing commentary.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:37 am
Arianespace CEO. 79th successful launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:41 am
Expect to increase payload performance even more by 250 kg.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:42 am
Eutelsat CTO and Deputy CEO.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:45 am
Signed 3 more Ariane launchers today.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:48 am
Airbus Executive VP. Have received first telemetry from satellite.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: northenarc on 06/02/2017 12:50 am
 Did he say Thomas Pesquet may have been able to see the launch on ISS? That would be interesting coincidental timing.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Rocket Science on 06/02/2017 12:51 am
Congrats to all, well done! :) Thanks for the great coverage NSF especially when my PC decides to hang and need a sympathetic reboot suspiciously at launch times... ??? :(
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:53 am
ViaSat Chairman and CEO. Very happy.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 12:58 am
Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc President. Asks who this is the first launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 01:01 am
Arianespace CEO speaking in French. Next launch on 28 June.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 01:02 am
Harry wrapping up coverage.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/02/2017 01:04 am
End of coverage.

Congratulations to Arianespace, ViaSat and Eutelsat for the successful launch!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: northenarc on 06/02/2017 01:06 am
 Congrats to Arianespace and all of the teams, and thanks to Steven for coverage yet again, its been a busy launch day.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 06/02/2017 01:28 am
Congrats to Arianespace, ViaSat Inc., and Eutelsat on the success of VA-237.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2017 06:03 am
Couple of images from Arianespace
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2017 06:29 am
Complete launch coverage (English version):

https://youtu.be/XkIr2fhWC_s (https://youtu.be/XkIr2fhWC_s)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/02/2017 07:07 am
Launch video of CNES-CSG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm-d0XGy334
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/02/2017 07:08 am
Some additional launch pics.
Source: CSG facebook
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Star One on 06/02/2017 09:47 am
Congratulations to all concerned with this successful launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: MATTBLAK on 06/02/2017 10:19 am
No matter how many times I see it; it's still a bit startling to see such a huge booster boom off the pad so quickly! It doesn't hang about, does it? ;)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: edkyle99 on 06/02/2017 01:00 pm
No matter how many times I see it; it's still a bit startling to see such a huge booster boom off the pad so quickly! It doesn't hang about, does it? ;)
T/W 1.76 or thereabouts, roughly about the same as STS.

 - Ed Kyle
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: input~2 on 06/02/2017 01:07 pm
USSTRATCOM has cataloged 4 objects:

2017-029A/42740 in 268 x 35687 km x 6.02°
2017-029B/42741 in 255 x 35694 km x 5.99°
2017-029C/42742 in -206 x 35145 km x 5.73°
2017-029D/42743 in 267 x 35711 km x 6.01°
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2017 04:20 pm
Arianespace launch poster
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2017 07:07 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=788l-8nPdxg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=788l-8nPdxg)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: bolun on 06/03/2017 07:09 pm
June 1, 2017

Arianespace marks its 2017 mid-year launch milestone with a record-setting Ariane 5 mission at the service of ViaSat and Eutelsat

On its sixth successful launch during the first half of 2017, Arianespace set a new heavy-lift record tonight with Ariane 5 in delivering the ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B telecommunications satellites to geostationary transfer orbit.

This mission underscored the increased payload lift capability provided for the Ariane 5 ECA version during the heavy-lift workhorse’s operational career, setting another record for the total mass carried into geostationary transfer orbit. The delivery involved a total payload of 10,865 kg. – of which 9,969 kg. was the net liftoff mass for the two satellites, with the other mass including integration hardware for Ariane 5’s dual-payload deployment system.

“With this new mission, Arianespace once again demonstrates the availability and versatility of its launch vehicle family for customers,” explained Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël.  “For the third time this year and the 79th time in a row, Ariane 5 performed flawlessly. Well done! Congratulations to all!”

Providing more lift capability to the workhorse Ariane 5 ECA

Speaking from the Spaceport, Israël noted the Ariane 5 ECA’s payload lift capability has been given an overall performance gain of more than 1.5 metric tons since the beginning of this launcher program, and will be further increased in steps through 2019, boosting it by another 250 kg. – enabling Arianespace to meet evolving customer requirements.

This enhancement involves support of the European Space Agency, the French CNES space agency and Ariane 5 industrial prime contractor Airbus Safran Launchers, he added.

Tonight’s mission – designated Flight VA237 in Arianespace’s launcher family numbering system – keeps the company on track for the 12 flights targeted in 2017. It follows the five previous launches this year – two by Ariane 5, two by Soyuz and one by Vega – and clears the way for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 mission, scheduled for June 28, along with three more Ariane 5 liftoffs and two Vega launches planned during the second half of 2017.

The first passenger released during Flight VA237 was ViaSat-2, which is to be operated from an orbital position of 70 deg. West by ViaSat Inc. – a global broadband services and technology company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA.

ViaSat-2: enhancing connectivity over a wide coverage area

With the goal of improving global connectivity, ViaSat-2 is to bring considerable improvements in terms of speed, lower costs and extended broadband across its coverage zone – which includes North and Central America, plus the Caribbean, northern South America, and aeronautical and maritime routes in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe.

ViaSat-2 was the second satellite to be launched by Arianespace for ViaSat. Based on Boeing’s 702HP platform, it also was the 54th Boeing-built satellite orbited by the launch services company.

ViaSat Chairman and CEO Mark Dankberg, who watched the launch from the Spaceport’s Toucan viewing site, said Flight VA237’s liftoff was “spectacular,” and he thanked Arianespace for a “fabulous job.”

An electric satellite first for Ariane 5 with EUTELSAT 172B

Completing tonight’s Flight VA237 was the deployment of EUTELSAT 172B – the 32nd satellite launched by Arianespace for Paris-based Eutelsat, a leading satellite operator in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

EUTELSAT 172B will increase Eutelsat’s capacity for fast-growing applications, such as in-flight and at-sea connectivity, mobile network interconnections, video and government services. Built by Airbus, it will be positioned at 172 deg. East – a strategic orbital position for coverage of Asia-Pacific, on land and at sea, from Alaska to Australia.

As the 118th Airbus-produced satellite orbited by Arianespace, this spacecraft uses the Eurostar E3000 EOR (Electric Orbit Raising) platform – becoming the first all-electric telecommunications satellite orbited by an Ariane 5.

Yohann Leroy, Eutelsat’s Chief Technical Officer and Deputy CEO, said that Flight VA237 demonstrated Arianespace’s ability to “efficiently and competitively place very powerful electric propulsion satellites into orbit” with Ariane 5.

An on-target delivery for ViaSat-2 and EUTELSAT 172B

Ariane 5 continued its accurate deployment of Arianespace’s customer satellites, with the following initial estimated orbital parameters at injection:

– Perigee: 249.0 km. for a target of 248.9 km.
– Apogee: 35,860 km. for a target of 35,848 km.
– Inclination: 6.00 deg. for a target of 6.00 deg.

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/arianespace-marks-its-2017-mid-year-launch-milestone-with-a-record-setting-ariane-5-mission-at-the-service-of-viasat-and-eutelsat/
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/06/2017 06:44 am
"Clean version" of launch poster
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: pargoo on 06/06/2017 11:00 pm
Thank you :)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/09/2017 08:39 am
Quote
Peter B. de Selding‏ @pbdes 8m8 minutes ago

Robotic arms w/ ion thrusters now positioned on @Eutelsat_SA 172B launched June 2, raising sat to GEO orbit; to take ~4 months. Service Q4.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/873094291731513345 (https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/873094291731513345)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/22/2017 01:25 pm
Quote
Peter B. de Selding‏ @pbdes 48m48 minutes ago

ViaSat-2 brdbnd sat completes chemical-fuel orbit-raise, now on electric; solar arrays deployed. @ViaSatInc doesnt allow detailed pic/image.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/877867942544891906 (https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/877867942544891906)
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: gongora on 06/28/2017 01:58 pm
[Space Intel Report] Interview: ViaSat President and COO Richard A. Baldridge (https://www.spaceintelreport.com/interview-viasat-president-coo-richard-baldridge/)
Quote
Q: How long until ViaSat-2 gets to final GEO position?

A: We finished the chemical part of the orbit raising and the current assessment is October arrival on station. Our co-passenger [Eutelsat’s all-electric 172B] wasn’t determined initially, and turned out to have greater mass than most. A lighter co-passenger would have allowed more chemical propellant and a shorter overall orbit raising time. But we’re still happy with the trade-off, given that we’ll have the use of the payload capability for far longer than the difference in the orbit raising time.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 10/12/2017 06:41 am
The Eutelsat 172B spacecraft has reached geostationary orbit, breaking the record for the fastest satellite electric orbit raising

see: http://news.eutelsat.com/pressreleases/eutelsats-airbus-built-full-electric-eutelsat-172b-satellite-reaches-geostationary-orbit-2208095
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: gongora on 10/31/2017 01:18 pm
Quote
Tweet from Caleb Henry (https://twitter.com/CHenry_SN/status/925364204558802944):
From @roscosmos, the electric propulsion thrusters that lifted Eutelsat-172b in record time were Russian.  https://www.roscosmos.ru/24291/
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 11/01/2017 04:33 am
Bing translation.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/24291/

OKB Torch. New record of the EUTELSAT engines SPT-140
31.10.2017 15:24

The spacecraft (spacecraft) EUTELSAT 172, which is equipped with the SPT-140 electric motors, produced by the Kaliningrad OKB "Torch" (part of State "the"), beat the last record on the fastest decommissioning ( Geostationary orbit, using the SPT-140 electric motors. Only four months have elapsed since it was launched before the geostationary orbit was reached.

During the recovery phase, the motors apparatus worked successfully and withdrew the satellite to the target orbit. The fuel was used six times less than for satellites with chemical engines.

According to the plan, EUTELSAT 172 should start operating for commercial purposes in November of this year to provide communication, broadband and data collection services over the Asia-Pacific region. A satellite constructed by the Airbus for Eutelsat is designed for a 15-year resource. Further adjustments to the orbit of the spacecraft will also be provided by the electric motors produced in the OKB torch. The spacecraft was launched from Kourou on June 1, 2017, on the Ariane-5 launch vehicle.
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 11/01/2017 04:37 am
Here's a NASA report on the SPT-140, from 20 years ago!
Title: Re: LIVE: Ariane 5 ECA (VA237) - ViaSat-2, Eutelsat 172B, June 1, 2017
Post by: Lewis007 on 11/22/2017 07:43 am
Eutelsat-172b started operations on Nov 21.
see: http://news.eutelsat.com/pressreleases/eutelsat-all-electric-eutelsat-172b-satellite-set-to-transform-connectivity-landscape-in-asia-pacific-2289423