Athena-Fidus receives its “kick” for Arianespace’s upcoming Ariane 5 launch

Fueling is underway at the Spaceport with Athena-Fidus, one of two advanced relay platforms to be orbited on Arianespace’s first mission in 2014 – which will initiate a highly active year for the company’s launch vehicle family: Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega.