Ariane 6 : Status

Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 | 06:30 - 06:50 GMT | 08:30 - 08:50 CEST

Replay: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 | 15:00 - 15:20 GMT | 17:00 - 17:20 CEST

Type: ESA TV Exchange

Format: 16:9

Along the Atlantic ocean, in French-Guiana, at Europe ´ Spaceport, the new launch facilities for ESA’s Ariane 6 launcher are being build. With the Ariane 6 launcher and the upgrade of the Vega to Vega C Europe expands its launching capacities by creating versatile launchers which meets market demands. Meanwhile ESA supports European industry as both Ariane 6 and Vega C will be fully European.

This A&B roll shows images of Ariane 6 future launch pad with drone views. It includes an interview with Daniel Neuenschwander, Director of Space Transportation at ESA.

More information at: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Transportation/Launch_vehicles/Ariane_6

Preview and download:
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2017/07/Ariane_6

Script:
Text Ariane 6 Vega C status_final script.docx

Satellite Parameters: Eutelsat 9A at 9 degrees E, transponder 59, downlink frequency 11900.1 horizontally polarised, symbol rate 27,500 FEC 2/3.