SSL delivers its 50th satellite for Intelsat to launch base in Kourou

Space Systems/Loral, LLC (SSL) today announced that the Intelsat 34 satellite, designed and built for Intelsat S.A, has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle by Arianespace. Intelsat 34 is the 50th satellite that SSL has provided to Intelsat. "Intelsat and SSL have a close working relationship based on many years of experience and a mutual commitment to quality, reliability and customer service," said John Celli, president of SSL. "Our 50th satellite together is a significant milestone and we are happy that it is has safely arrived at launch base. Now our teams are working together with Arianespace to prepare the satellite for next month's launch." More

(Source: PR Newswire - Jul 21)