The Ariane 4 Vol 129 was launched from Kourou, French Guiana, on 18 April 2000, placing the Galaxy 4R satellite into geostationary transfer orbit. This video provides footage of the launch campaign as follows:
arrival of MN Toucan; delivery of rocket components; launcher main stage raised upright in Booster Integration Building; second stage of launcher integrated; booster attachment; vehicle equipment ring attached; arrival of Galaxy 4R satellite by plane; unloading of satellite; var s' satellite preparation; satellite fuelled; launcher roll out to launch zone; satellite lowered onto exhaust nozzle; satellite enclosed in payload fairing; application of logo; transfer of Galaxy payload to Final Assembly Building (BAF); payload bay winched to top of launcher; integration with launcher; control room countdown; var s' of night launch, different angles and views.

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