Flight 159: The Last Ariane 4

LAUNCH PAD

The Last Train Out Of Kourou

Arianespace Decision Ensures Service Continuity
Evry, January 31, 2003 - The Board of Directors of Arianespace met on Friday, January 31, 2003 in Evry, France. They noted the conclusions of the Inquiry Board established after Flight 157 and the actions that will lead to improving the overall efficiency of the Ariane system. The Board of Directors then approved Arianespace's decision to order more Ariane 5 "Generic" launch vehicles, in addition to those now in production. This will enable the company to meet market requirements and continue to give customers reliable, proven launch services. With this decision, Arianespace will be able to ensure the continuity of its launch services.

Arianespace Says Makes Heavy 2002 Loss, Warns Of Provisions

Kourou - Feb 05, 2003
A commercial launch industry milestone was reached in French Guiana today as Arianespace's final Ariane 4 was completed at the Spaceport.

The Intelsat 907 satellite was integrated atop its Ariane 4 in the launch zone, marking the final major step in the vehicle's build-up. Liftoff of Flight 159 is on schedule for the early morning hours of February 12.

Intelsat 907 moves out of the satellite preparation building yesterday evening for its trip to the ELA-2 launch zone. The 4,685-kg. satellite is installed inside the protective payload fairing. Intelsat 907 will be the sixth Intelsat IX-series satellite orbited by Arianespace.

Intelsat 907 heads down one of the Spaceport's interior roads on its way to the ELA-2 launch zone. Visible in the background (at right) is the mobile service gantry, where the satellite will be installed atop its Ariane 4.

The Flight 159 payload is hoisted up the service gantry, which houses the nearly-complete Ariane 4. Once at the gantry's upper level, Intelsat 907 will be moved through the open passageway and readied for integration on Ariane 4.

Intelsat 907 is positioned atop its launcher inside the service gantry today, completing the build-up process for this final Ariane 4. Flight 157 will mark the 116th mission of an Ariane 4 since the launcher family entered service in 1988.

SPACEDAILY

Europe Launches Debate On A Space Policy For The Union

Paris - Jan 22, 2003
Today in Brussels, European Research Commissioner, Philippe Busquin, introduced the Green Paper on EU Space Policy. The Paper, prepared in co-operation with the European Space Agency (ESA), looks into Europe's assets and weaknesses in this sector.

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