Ariane 5: a 55th launch with Cegelec

23 February 2011 - Events - France

On 29 December 2010, at the European space centre in Kourou (French Guyana), the 55th launch of the Ariane 5 rocket put the Hispasat 1E and Koreasat 6 telecommunications satellites into orbit. Teams from Cegelec (Cegelec GSS Division, Energy business line) have been present on the site since 1968.

Today, 160 colleagues are deployed there, notably involved in operating and maintaining the fluid and mechanical systems of the Ariane 5 launch complex. They are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the satellite preparation areas.