Pre-launch processing is underway with Indonesia's BRIsat for the next Arianespace heavy-lift flight Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) May 18, 2016 - The second of two Space Systems Loral-built (SSL) payloads on Arianespace's upcoming Ariane 5 mission is well into its pre-launch processing at the Spaceport as Indonesia's BRIsat is readied for a June liftoff from French Guiana. Preparations have included the fit-check, which is a regular milestone for Arianespace spacecraft passengers. This step validated BRIsat's electrical and mechanic ... more

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