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ABOUT Transponders
129˚W 16
Launch date: Ku-band
H1 - 2017 10 GHz
Launch vehicle: HTS
Soyuz North America Ku-band beam
Satellite manufacturer:
Boeing Satellite System
Designed lifetime:
15 years
Ku-band HTS outer contours
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SES-15’S MISSION
SES-15 will operate at It will provide coverage
the new orbital position over major airlines routes
of 129 degrees to across the continent,
serve North America, hence enabling SES to
Latin America and the cement its leadership
Caribbean. position among the
aeronautical market.
The new satellite will
carry a hybrid payload, SES-15 will also be
offering additional Ku- ideal to serve other
band wide beams and traffic intensive data
Ku- as well as Ka-band applications such as
Hight Throughput government, VSAT
Satellite (HTS) capability. networks and maritime.
SES-15
COVERAGE
North America
Latin America and the Caribbean
INVITATION DETAILS
You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: witness a live
satellite launch from the Kourou Space Center.
Your invitation to the SES-15 launch includes:
• Flight between Miami and Cayenne
• Ground transportation
• Accommodation
• Meals
• VIP access to view the launch of the SES-15 satellite
• Participation in planned launch events
• Participation in French Guiana exploration activities
HCAONPEJYOOINUUS RPREGOICSETDRUARTEION
Please note that this Once you have completed
invitation is strictly the registration form,
personal and cannot we will send you a
be transferred. confirmation including
more details about the
Please complete the flight from Miami. Upon
registration form and arrival in Kourou you will
return it to participate in be given your personal
this unique event launch information kit.
PPRREOLGIRMAINMAMREY
A typical stay lasts approximately 3 days, with arrival in
Kourou the day before the launch and returning one day after.
ARRIVAL DAY IN KOUROU MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017
Meeting point and check-in at Miami International Airport
Departure of the special flight to Cayenne
Arrival at Cayenne-Félix Eboué airport (local time)
Transfer to the “Hôtel des Roches” and check-in
Welcome cocktail
SES-15 LAUNCH DAY* TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
Departure to Colibri (Outdoor viewing site)
Departure to Jupiter (Control Center and terrace)
SES-15 Lift off
Lunch
Visit of the launch facilities
Return to Jupiter for the end of the mission
Separation of the SES-15 satellite
Post-launch party
EXPLORATION DAY* WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017
Visit to Carbet des Maripas and pirogue cruise
Lunch
Departure from Cayenne in the evening
Arrival in Miami on Wednesday 5 April at night
* In case of a one-day delay, the
launch will take place on Wed 5th
April. The return flight will leave
Cayenne on the same day later in
the evening and arrive in Miami
on Thu 6th April in the morning.
If the launch is delayed by more
than one day, visits and the flight
will take place as scheduled.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION HEALTH ADVICE
To French Guiana Yellow fever
SES is organising the flight between Miami The vaccination is mandatory.
and Cayenne for all invitees. A vaccination certificate is required to
We kindly ask you to make your own travel enter French Guiana. Vaccination is given
arrangements to and from Miami and let us only in approved centres, at least 10 days
know about your flight details. Please take before departure. The vaccine cannot
into account a possible 1 day return delay be administered to immunodeficient
in case of launch delay. patients, pregnant women, children under
In French Guiana 6 months and patients allergic to eggs.
All local transportation will be provided Women should avoid pregnancy during the
for you. Please note that transfers are by first 3 months following vaccination. One
coach on a group basis. vaccination is effective for ten years.
WEATHER CURRENCY
The average temperature is 28°C with The currency is the Euro. Bank and postal
approximately 80 % relative humidity. checks in Euros, as traveler’s checks and
The hotels and all the French Guiana credit cards are usually accepted.
Space Center buildings are air-conditioned.
VISA FORMALITIES AND SECURITY
CLOTHING AND DRESS CODE For French citizens, a national identity
Light “sportswear” type clothes are card or passport is required to visit Guiana.
recommended along with swim wear and Visitors from other countries must have a
walking shoes. Slacks, long-sleeved top and valid passport.
light jacket for the night of the launch (due Some visitors will need a double entry visa
to air conditioning), comfortable walking to enter both France and French Guyana.
shoes. Dress code for all organized activities Please contact your local French Embassy
is business casual. or Consulate to make necessary visa
arrangements.
Access conditions to the various facilities
require the issue of individual badges
which should be worn permanently.
SHEESADQUARTERS
Château de Betzdorf
L-6815 Betzdorf
Luxembourg
PENREQSUSIRIES
For press enquiries, please
contact Markus Payer
Communications
+352 710 725 500
[email protected]