Ariane 5 will realize the throwing across a rocket from the spatial center of the Guyana, in Kouru. This satellite is constructed by the franco-Italian manufacturer Alcatel Alenia Space and it will allow to increase significantly the television programs diffusion in the United States, Gulf of Mexico, the area of the Caribs and Central America.

From his origin, Arianespace has signed 280 throwing contracts and has sent to the space 242 satellites; that is to say, more than two thirds of the commercial satellites at present in service in the world have been thrown by Arianespace.

The company invoiced 985 million euros in 2006, what allowed him to support for the fourth year in a row his accounts with positive balance.


(22/02/07)