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Arianespace provides launch pad for
multiple satellite services in APAC
Asia is obviously one of the
fastest-growing regions for
Arianespace. What opportunities
do you see for the company in the
region, and what is your key mes-
sage to visitors looking to speak
with Arianespace during the show?
Vivian Quenet: There is strong
growth in the demand for more ob-
servation satellites — whether optical
or radar — for weather, mapping,
border control, agriculture and asset
protection. These types of satellite
can be produced much more cheaply
than in the past and include cubesat,
nanosat and microsat.
In line with the increase in the
number of satellites, there is now
commensurate growth in the de-
mand for launches. Arianespace has
adapted its launcher for these new
types of customers by offering Vega
C, which has a larger fairing, allowing
more space for co-passengers and an
advanced design dispenser. This pro-
vides the ability to put many different
types of satellites from multiple cus-
tomers on one single launcher, and
lower unit launch costs in the process.
In addition, we expect Ariane 6 to
perform well in Asia. There are both
private and government projects for
Vivian Quenet, managing director and
head of sales, Asia-Pacific, Arianespace
(CommunicAsia2018 booth 1T3-07) highlights
some of the key issues the launch service provider
is looking to address at this year’s show
GEO satellite launches, and Ariane is
the most reliable commercial heavy
launcher. The new version, named
Ariane 6, will have its maiden flight
in 2020. It combines the reliability of
the Ariane 5, together with compet-
itive pricing. Cost savings are made
through new streamlined production,
synergies across the Arianespace
Launcher family, and a more indus-
trialised approach.
One key development in the sat-
ellite industry is the continued
growth of LEO constellations. As
one of the leading satellite launch
services provider in the world, how
are you helping your customers
prepare for this next evolution in
their business, and what are the
key factors contributing to the
growth of this sector?
Quenet: As with Vega C, the new
Ariane 6 will be equipped with a very
versatile dispenser and is capable
of launching close to 80 satellites
into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in one
go. That not only drives the launch
cost down for each satellite, but also
brings faster deployment and return
on investment (ROI).
How do you also see technologies
such as AI impacting the satellite
industry, particularly for those
serving the broadcast and media
industries?
Quenet: Artificial intelligence (AI) will
primarily impact on the observation/
imaging satellite business. These
satellites today typically have sub-
one-meter accuracy and can provide
high-definition processed pictures
day or night, in any kind of weather
through the use of Synthetic Aperture
Radar (SAR) technology.
❝ [Vega C]
provides
the ability
to put many
different
types of
satellites
from
multiple customers on one
single launcher, and lower
unit launch costs in the
process. ❞
— Vivian Quenet,
Managing Director and
Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific,
Arianespace
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time, to the right people — making
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