TERRESTAR-1 SATELLITE IS FUELED FOR ARIANESPACE’S JULY 1 HEAVY-LIFT MISSION

Ariane 5’s TerreStar-1 passenger has been loaded with its propellant in the S5A fueling and integration hall at Europe’s Spaceport. This Space Systems/Loral-built spacecraft – which is to be the largest commercial telecommunications satellite ever launched – will provide critical services for government, emergency responders, rural communities and commercial users.