https://spacenews.com/spacex-loses-falcon-heavy-customer-to-arianespace/QuoteIn an interview Aug. 24, Ovzon CEO Magnus René told SpaceNews the company received a more appealing launch offer from Arianespace. ...René, in the interview, said Ovzon’s agreement with SpaceX was tentative, because Ovzon had not secured financing for its first telecommunications satellite, Ovzon-3. Ovzon used its financing to cement a manufacturing agreement with Maxar Technologies in July to build Ovzon-3 using a Legion-class satellite platform (formerly called the SSL-500), and to finalize its launch arrangements. René said Ovzon-3 will have a mass of 1,500 kilograms. René said Ovzon-3’s Ariane 5 launch is planned for the second half of 2021, and didn’t experience a change in schedule through the switch in vehicles.
In an interview Aug. 24, Ovzon CEO Magnus René told SpaceNews the company received a more appealing launch offer from Arianespace. ...René, in the interview, said Ovzon’s agreement with SpaceX was tentative, because Ovzon had not secured financing for its first telecommunications satellite, Ovzon-3. Ovzon used its financing to cement a manufacturing agreement with Maxar Technologies in July to build Ovzon-3 using a Legion-class satellite platform (formerly called the SSL-500), and to finalize its launch arrangements. René said Ovzon-3 will have a mass of 1,500 kilograms. René said Ovzon-3’s Ariane 5 launch is planned for the second half of 2021, and didn’t experience a change in schedule through the switch in vehicles.
Quote from: soltasto on 08/24/2019 12:34 amCan't be an Ariane 5 for sure tho. That's impossible for sure. It would also make no sense for it to be a dedicated Ariane 62 launch. It still has to be a rideshare as a dedicated recoverable Falcon 9 could have done that mission as well.If it's still getting to GEO somehow then F9 couldn't do it. Options could be it raises its own orbit from GTO, or it rides something else from GTO to GEO, or it's not actually on Ariane 5 (I found the company release to be less than definitive on that point).
Can't be an Ariane 5 for sure tho. That's impossible for sure. It would also make no sense for it to be a dedicated Ariane 62 launch. It still has to be a rideshare as a dedicated recoverable Falcon 9 could have done that mission as well.
Startup sat operator @OvzonAB: Moving from @SpaceX to @Arianespace Ariane 5 will cost time in getting to final position, but we'll still get 20-yr service life for all-electric @Maxar-built, 1,500-kg spacecraft.
https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/1166355014937382915QuoteStartup sat operator @OvzonAB: Moving from @SpaceX to @Arianespace Ariane 5 will cost time in getting to final position, but we'll still get 20-yr service life for all-electric @Maxar-built, 1,500-kg spacecraft.
We’re building Ovzon-3 using our Legion-class bus. At 1,500 kg, Ovzon’s custom built #satellite is small compared to traditional geostationary communications satellites. Launch is currently scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2021 on an Ariane 5 rocket.
Ovzon, As of October 21, 2020: https://www.ovzon.com/en/interim-report-january-september-2020/QuoteOvzon 3 on scheduleOvzon 3, which is now under production at our partner Maxar in the US, is planned to be launched during the fourth quarter of 2021. ...
Ovzon 3 on scheduleOvzon 3, which is now under production at our partner Maxar in the US, is planned to be launched during the fourth quarter of 2021. ...
Planned launches:Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)2021March 4 - Star One D2, Eutelsat Quantum - Ariane 5 ECA+ (VA254) - Kourou ELA-3Q3 - SES-17, Ovzon-3 - Ariane 5 ECA+ (VA255) - Kourou ELA-3Q4 - Ovzon-3 - Ariane 5 ECA - Kourou ELA-3October 31 - JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) - Ariane 5 ECA+ (VA256) - Kourou ELA-3December - MEASAT-3d, Syracuse 4A (Comsat-NG 1) - Ariane 5 ECA+ (VA257) - Kourou ELA-3 (or January 2022)Late - Syracuse 4A (Comsat-NG 1) - Ariane 5 ECA - Kourou ELA-3Changes on January 10th
I got some information about the flights for this year:<snips>VA254 - Officially March 4th (most likely late May or June, due to delays related to new modifications to the launcher fairing)VA255 - Mid-August, IF the VA254 campaign is not delayed any furtherVA256 - Officially October 31st, with JWSTThere may be another Ariane 5 flight this year, but it's unlikely.
Ovzon, As of October 21, 2020: https://www.ovzon.com/en/interim-report-january-september-2020/QuoteOvzon 3 on scheduleOvzon 3, which is now under production at our partner Maxar in the US, is planned to be launched during the fourth quarter of 2021. ...Spaceflight [N]ow sees the launch of Syracuse 4A with SES-17. [dated January 11]
Belated schedule confirmation:Quote from: Salo on 04/01/2021 08:28 pmhttps://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ [March 31 update]QuoteAugust • Ariane 5 • SES 17 & Ovzon 3Launch window: TBDLaunch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana
https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ [March 31 update]QuoteAugust • Ariane 5 • SES 17 & Ovzon 3Launch window: TBDLaunch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana
August • Ariane 5 • SES 17 & Ovzon 3Launch window: TBDLaunch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana
SFN Launch Schedule, updated June 18SES 17 and Syracuse 4A = VA255Launch in late September 2021
...Ovzon 3 and future growthOvzon 3, which is in final production and testing with our partner Maxar was planned to be launched during Q4 2021 and operational in Q2 2022. We have worked hard to maintain our launch schedule, but as communicated in a press release on August 17, this will unfortunately not be possible. The global pandemic and industry-wide supply chain issues have forced our production partner Maxar and one of their subcontractors, Honeywell, to delay the completion of Ovzon 3. We therefore plan for a rescheduled launch at the end of the second quarter 2022, and the satellite is thus expected to be operational during the fourth quarter. We have informed our customers and they continue to be committed and motivated to take advantage of our satellite’s unique strength in their global networks. The delay will not affect Ovzon’s current business and deliveries to existing or new customers. We have previously, strategically, secured leased satellite capacity for Ovzon’s requested Satcom-as-a-Service offering. The launch of Ovzon 3 is a daily focus for myself and our team, and we confidently look forward to the launch during 2022....
We therefore plan for a rescheduled launch at the end of the second quarter 2022,...
Quote from: GWR64 on 08/18/2021 07:37 pmWe therefore plan for a rescheduled launch at the end of the second quarter 2022,...Late second quarter would be June, probably after JUICE on 9 June.
https://www.ovzon.com/en/ovzon-reschedules-launch-of-the-ovzon-3-satellite-until-the-second-half-of-2022/QuoteFebruary 18, 2022RegulatoryOvzon reschedules launch of the Ovzon 3 satellite until the second half of 2022Ovzon is today announcing that the Ovzon 3 satellite launch will be delayed and is planned to be launched in the second half of 2022. The rescheduling is due to continued insufficiencies and delivery of key components affecting the completion of Ovzon 3 and of a large number of other satellites in the industry.
February 18, 2022RegulatoryOvzon reschedules launch of the Ovzon 3 satellite until the second half of 2022Ovzon is today announcing that the Ovzon 3 satellite launch will be delayed and is planned to be launched in the second half of 2022. The rescheduling is due to continued insufficiencies and delivery of key components affecting the completion of Ovzon 3 and of a large number of other satellites in the industry.
The partnership with Maxar on the production of the Ovzon3 satellite continues to function well. However, the globalchallenges of a component shortage and delivery problemshave unfortunately continued, affecting the completion ofOvzon 3 as well as a large number of other satellites in theindustry. We have announced that the launch of the Ovzon 3satellite will be delayed. It is now planned for late 2022.
https://www.satellitetoday.com/partner-content/2022/05/27/ovzon-ceo-details-how-ovzon-3-launch-will-boost-its-satcom-as-service-offering/ [May 27]Quote[Ovzon CEO Pers] Norén: 2022 will be a phenomenal year. Ovzon 3 is truly a unique capability that has never been more relevant than today. We are looking forward to welcoming what we believe is a very disruptive capability into our core service and solutions. We are working closely with our production partner, Maxar, and making progress in finalizing the satellite and getting ready to launch sometime toward the end of the year.
[Ovzon CEO Pers] Norén: 2022 will be a phenomenal year. Ovzon 3 is truly a unique capability that has never been more relevant than today. We are looking forward to welcoming what we believe is a very disruptive capability into our core service and solutions. We are working closely with our production partner, Maxar, and making progress in finalizing the satellite and getting ready to launch sometime toward the end of the year.