Ariane 5 August 12, 2016 Ariane 5’s payload fairing is positioned for its encapsulation around Intelsat 33e. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 August 10, 2016 Intelsat 36 is “topped off” with its onboard propellant. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 August 10, 2016 Intelsat 33e is lowered for integration atop the SYLDA dual-passenger dispenser system. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 August 3, 2016 Intelsat 33e receives its propellant load during activity in the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation building. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 August 3, 2016 Ariane 5 during its transfer from the Spaceport’s Launcher Integration Building to the Final Assembly Building. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 July 28, 2016 Intelsat 36 makes contact with the cone-shaped adapter that will be used in its integration on Ariane 5. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 July 28, 2016 Intelsat 33e undergoes its initial fit-check with launcher hardware. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 July 25, 2016 Intelsat 36 unloaded from cargo jetliner following delivery to French Guiana. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
Ariane 5 July 22, 2016 The protective shipping container with Intelsat 33e is unloaded from a chartered An-124 jetliner at Félix Eboué Airport. Flight VA232. Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36
