Arianespace Flight VA229, EUTELSAT 65 West A

Arianespace has successfully launched the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite for Eutelsat Communications. The companys second launch of the year took place on March 9 at 2:20 am (local time) from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in Kourou, French Guiana. Thierry Mandon, French Minister for Higher Education and Research, was in Kourou for the launch. This was the 71st successful launch in a row for the Ariane 5 heavy launcher. The companys second mission of the year keeps Arianespace on schedule to meet its obje