Hylas-1 ready for service24 March 2011
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Hylas-1 ready for service24 March 2011 It’s all systems go for Hylas-1, the first satellite created specifically to deliver broadband access to European consumers. Since its launch in November, Hylas has performed well throughout its testing in orbit and is now ready for commercial service.
Hylas-1 in orbit brings Europe broadband from space26 November 2010
Hylas-1 in orbit brings Europe broadband from space26 November 2010 ESA PR 27-2010 A flawless launch has delivered Hylas-1, ESA’s first public–private partnership in a full satellite system, into space. The satellite was released today into its transfer orbit after a textbook launch by an Ariane 5 vehicle from Europe’...
Hylas-1 in place for launch26 November 2010
Hylas-1 in place for launch26 November 2010 Hylas-1 reached its launch site yesterday, still on schedule for today’s Ariane 5 launch to orbit from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
“After launch, our real mission begins”: Andrea Cotellessa, Hylas-1 Project Manager interview25 November 2010 Being launched this Friday 26 November, the Hylas-1 telecommunications satellite is a new way for ESA to work: partnering a commercial operator to ensure that advanced European technologies get to orbit more rapidly than otherwise.
Hylas-1 advances European telecom technology23 November 2010
Hylas-1 advances European telecom technology23 November 2010 Hylas-1, the first satellite created specifically to deliver broadband access to European consumers, is very much a commercial undertaking. Launching this Friday, 26 November, it is also a significant technological achievement, encapsulating a decade...
Hylas-1 mated with its launcher19 November 2010
Hylas-1 mated with its launcher19 November 2010 Europe’s Hylas-1 innovative telecommunications satellite has been moved from its fuelling stop at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to the Final Assembly Building. Once there, it was attached to the Ariane 5 rocket that will loft it into space.