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: A commercial communications satellite for Intelsat.

: This was Arianespace's first mission after a temporary suspension of launch operations due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Alternate Interpretation: Virgin Australia ESA - Ariane 5 VA253 - European Space Agency VA253 Ana 05 12 2020.mp4

: For the first time, an Ariane 5 rocket delivered three separate payloads into orbit simultaneously. : A commercial communications satellite for Intelsat

: A unique "space tug" designed to dock with and extend the life of older satellites already in orbit. : A unique "space tug" designed to dock

On , the European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace successfully launched the 109th Ariane 5 mission from the Guiana Space Center. This mission was historically significant for several technical and operational reasons:

: Flight VA253 served as a testbed for modifications intended for the Ariane 6 rocket. These included a lighter vehicle equipment bay and a new "Kassav" autonomous tracking kit.

: A broadcasting satellite for the Japanese operator B-SAT.