The Ariane V73 rocket, bearing the Intelsat 706 satellite, was launched on May 17th, 1995. This video gives an overview of the campaign, and is arranged as follows: launcher is raised to vertical position; integration of electronics ring; arrival (by plane) of satellite components; cleanroom footage of satellite assembly; payload towed on back of truck; nitrogen tetroxide fuelling; launcher towed to launchpad; cryogenic arms closed; satellite integration; payload fairing closed; payload towed, by night, on back of truck; payload stage hoisted to top of launcher (Intelsat logo visible); centre radar Bretagne 1, montagne des peres, various footage (operators, etc.); assembly building towed away; Arianespace logo visible on rocket with full moon in background; ignition, night launch, various coverage (including infra-red tracking shot.

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