MISSION NAME
Syracuse 4B & Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat)
Status
Success
DATE
5 JUL 2023
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 3
Description
Syracuse 4B is a French military communications satellite built by Thales Alenia Space. Heinrich Hertz (H2Sat) is a small geostationary communications satellite built by OHB System and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to explore and test new broadband communications technologies.
Ariane 5 ECA+
Rocket Description
Ariane 5 ECA+ is a variant of the Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle, with a taller ECA-D upper stage.