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The Ariane V59 rocket, carrying the Spot 3, Stella and ASAP payloads, was launched on September 26th 1993. Using graphics and live-action footage, this video provides images of the whole campaign.
Organised as follows: Spot-3 satellite components arrive; cleanroom footage, assembly of satellite, workers with Matra Marconi Space logo on overalls; launcher in construction building, raised to vertical position; various shots of launcher assembly, assembly of various electrical components; satellite integrated into payload bay; launcher rolled out to launchpad, arms close; payload bay carried on lorry; Arianespace workers (logos) in protective suits; more cleanroom assembly footage; joining payload fairing; payload bay lifted length of launcher on hoist; integration of payload bay onto launcher; fairing, various logos; launcher on launchpad; countdown, various footage of night launch (arms open, etc.); control room footage, applause as various payloads separate; slow-motion launch.