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Ariane 4: Vol. 96 Campaign Video
- Video Tape only
- Title Ariane 4: Vol. 96 Campaign Video
- Released: 25/06/1997
- Language M/E only
- Footage Type
- Copyright ESA
- Description
Intelsat 802 was launched by Ariane 4 [44P, Vol. 96] on June 25th 1997. This video summarises the whole campaign, containing the following sections:
arrival of launcher components by MN Toucan vessel, unloading; main stage raised upright, various footage of main stage assembly; incorporation of the pyrotechnics ring; rollout of Ariane 4, closure of cryogenic arms; booster integration; arrival of Intelsat 802 by plane, unloading and transportation; general cleanroom footage of satellite assembly, application of foil covering, component support using gas-filled balloon; lowering of communications dish;
casing applied to satellite, section transported and fuelled; weighing satellite, lowered onto exhaust nozzle, integration into payload bay, bay doors shut, application of Intelsat logo; night rollout of payload bay, winched to top of assembly building; payload bay attached, assembly building rolled away; control room, countdown, various views of night launch [including IR tracking shot during SRB jetisson]; tracNot available