Syracuse 3A Prepared

The Ariane 5 Generic launcher for Arianespace’s next mission is now in the final assembly facility at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, where its dual-satellite payload will be integrated.

With the rollout Sept. 16, the mission remains on schedule for a planned September 29 liftoff. This flight will carry France’s Syracuse 3A governmental military communications satellite and the U.S. Galaxy 15 commercial telecom spacecraft for PanAmSat.

For full details, see the Mission Update on Arianespace’s Website: http://www.arianespace.com