Hylas-1 in orbit brings Europe broadband from space

Monday, November 29, 2010 - 12:02 in Astronomy & Space

A flawless launch has delivered Hylas-1, ESA’s first public–private partnership in a full satellite system, into space. The satellite was released today into its transfer orbit after a textbook launch by an Ariane 5 vehicle from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

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