Yahsat's first satellite arrives successfully at launch site

Satellite Y1A, the first satellite of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJsc (Yahsat), has arrived at The European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Y1A, which will be the first satellite owned and operated by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, arrived according to schedule for the satellite's Q1 launch. Y1A was air-freighted using the biggest aircraft in the world (Antonov) from the EADS Astrium construction facility in Toulouse, France on February 15th and is now in the hands of Arianespace, the world's leading launch service and solutions company. More

(Source: AME Info - Feb 21)