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July 6, 2012
Arianespace launch a success
Ariane 5 ECA liftoff with EchoStar XVII and MSG-3
On Thursday, July 5, Arianespace successfully launched two satellites: the dedicated Internet satellite EchoStar XVII for the American operator Hughes Network Systems, and the MSG-3 weather satellite for Eumetsat, the European Meteorological Satellite organization.
Launch of Ariane 5 with EchoStar 17 and MSG-3
63rd Ariane 5 launch, 49th success in a row
Today's successful Ariane 5 launch once again proves the launcher's operational capabilities. Ariane 5 handles a complete range of missions, from commercial launches into geostationary orbit to launches into special orbits.
Separation of MSG-3 of the second stage of Ariane 5 ECA rocket
This was the 63rd launch of an Ariane 5, and the 49th successful launch in a row.
Arianespace's latest successful mission, the third Ariane 5 launch in 2012, clearly shows that its launch Service & Solutions continue to set the global standard and guarantee independent access to space for all customers, including national and international space agencies, private operators and governments.
302nd and 303rd satellites launched by Arianespace from French Guiana
Arianespace offers the launch services that best match the demanding requirements of leading operators worldwide.
EchoStar XVII spacecraft
EchoStar XVII is the second satellite launched by Arianespace for the American operator Hughes, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. A high-power Ka-band satellite, EchoStar XVII will offer broadband Internet services to companies and individuals in North America. EchoStar XVII is the 37th satellite built by Space Systems/Loral to be launched by Arianespace.
MSG-3 (Meteosat Second Generation) description
MSG-3 (Meteosat Second Generation) is part of a European family of four geostationary meteorological detection and observation satellites. It is the ninth satellite to be launched by Arianespace for Eumetsat. The first two MSG satellites were launched by Arianespace in 2002 and 2005.
MSG-3 in geostationary orbit
For more information about Arianespace, visit: http://www.arianespace.com/index/index.asp
For more information about EchoStar, visit: http://www.echostar.com/
For more information about EUMETSAT, visit: http://www.eumetsat.int/Home/index.htm
Images, Video, Text, Credits: Arianespace / ESA / EUMETSAT / Space Systems / Loral.
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