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Ariane 5 successfully launches MTG-I1 satellite for EUMETSAT and two Galaxy satellites for Intelsat
An Ariane 5 launcher successfully lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, carrying the MTG-I1 meteorological satellite and the Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 telecommunication satellites.
Arianespace Ariane 6 to launch Intelsat satellites
Arianespace signed a contract with longtime customer Intelsat to launch two satellite payloads, IS-41 and IS-44, using the heavy-lift Ariane 64 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana in 2025.
Ariane 5 launches the innovative EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS satellite
Ariane 5 launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, carrying the EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS telecommunications satellite.