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AMC-21 Set for August Launch
The AMC-21 satellite has arrived at Arianespace's launch facility in French Guiana in preparation for its planned flight scheduled for the first half of August.
U.S.-based satellite services provider SES AMERICOM will operate AMC-21. The spacecraft was supplied by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, and utilizes a STAR-2 spacecraft manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
The August effort will be the fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008, following previous launches in March, April, June and July. The missions orbited six satellites, along with the Automated Transfer Vehicle for the International Space Station.
Arianespace said it is targeting seven Ariane 5 missions in 2008, making it the busiest year for this workhorse launcher since its commercial introduction in 1999.
The AMC-21 satellite has arrived at Arianespace's launch facility in French Guiana in preparation for its planned flight scheduled for the first half of August.
U.S.-based satellite services provider SES AMERICOM will operate AMC-21. The spacecraft was supplied by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, and utilizes a STAR-2 spacecraft manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
The August effort will be the fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008, following previous launches in March, April, June and July. The missions orbited six satellites, along with the Automated Transfer Vehicle for the International Space Station.
Arianespace said it is targeting seven Ariane 5 missions in 2008, making it the busiest year for this workhorse launcher since its commercial introduction in 1999.
