The Ariane 5 for launch on March 30 is now complete following the integration of its Yahsat Y1A and Intelsat New Dawn satellite payloads.
This mission will be Arianespaces second Ariane 5 flight of 2011.
Intelsat New Dawn is to provide supply critical communications infrastructure for African customers, while Yahsat Y1A will deliver customized relay services for the government and commercial sectors in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Southwest Asia.