Ariane 6 launch site visit

Date: Tue, Jan 30, 2018 | 07:30 - 07:45 GMT | 08:30 - 08:45 CET

Replay: Tue, Jan 30, 2018 | 16:00 - 16:15 GMT | 17:00 - 17:15 CET

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

At Europe spaceport in French Guiana, everything is being prepared to accommodate Europe’s newest launcher, Ariane 6.

A new Launchpad is under construction and the mobile gantry  protecting the launcher will soon be visible.

The new assembly building dimensions can now be fully seen as the outer shell is almost complete.

Ariane 6 will guarantee Europe’s independent access to space and should consolidate Arianespace’s leading role on the satellites launch market.

First Ariane 6 launch is scheduled for July 2020.

This A & B roll offers a visit of the launch pad under construction in Kourou . It includes an interview with Didier Coulon, ELA 4 Programme Manager, ESA.

More information at: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Transportation/Launch_vehicles/Ariane_6

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2018/01/Ariane_6_launch_site_visit

Script:
1801_015_ESA_Araine in Kourou_site visit_ Finalscript_Shotist_TC.docx

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.