Jason-2 takes to the air
7 may - Since 1992, altimetry satellites have significantly enhanced our knowledge of the world’s oceans. The Jason-2 satellite is all set to take over the ocean-observing mission of its predecessors Jason-1 and Topex/Poseidon. It recently arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in preparation for launch on 15 June. [...]
7 may - Since 1992, altimetry satellites have significantly enhanced our knowledge of the world’s oceans. The Jason-2 satellite is all set to take over the ocean-observing mission of its predecessors Jason-1 and Topex/Poseidon. It recently arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in preparation for launch on 15 June. [...]
Successful launch for Giove-B
28 April - A further step towards the deployment of Europe's Galileo global navigation satellite system was taken thie week-end, with the launch Giove-B satellite. Lift-off occurred on 27 April from Baïkonour. [...]
28 April - A further step towards the deployment of Europe's Galileo global navigation satellite system was taken thie week-end, with the launch Giove-B satellite. Lift-off occurred on 27 April from Baïkonour. [...]
Ariane 5 boosts Star One C2 and Vinasat 1 into orbit
21 April - 38th Ariane 5 launch, 24th success in a row ! On Friday evening, Ariane 5 boosted 2 communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit: Star One C2 for Brazilian operator Star One, and VINASATt-1 for operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT). [...]
21 April - 38th Ariane 5 launch, 24th success in a row ! On Friday evening, Ariane 5 boosted 2 communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit: Star One C2 for Brazilian operator Star One, and VINASATt-1 for operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT). [...]
Impressive dress-rehearsal for Jules Verne ATV
1st April - Jules Verne ATV approached yesterday the International Space Station to within 11 m of the docking port on the Russian Zvezda module. The approach was part of a second ATV demonstration day which clears the way for the first rendezvous and docking attempt on 3 April. [...]
1st April - Jules Verne ATV approached yesterday the International Space Station to within 11 m of the docking port on the Russian Zvezda module. The approach was part of a second ATV demonstration day which clears the way for the first rendezvous and docking attempt on 3 April. [...]
New CNESMAG: Operational oceanography, coming soon
5 may - The new CNESMAG is now available. In this issue, a special report section about operational oceanography, where we take an in-depth look at the new benefits jason-2 will bring. [...]
5 may - The new CNESMAG is now available. In this issue, a special report section about operational oceanography, where we take an in-depth look at the new benefits jason-2 will bring. [...]