Heinrich Hertz is placed on top of SYRACUS IVB
Heinrich Hertz is placed on top of SYRACUS IVB
The Heinrich Hertz satellite was mounted on the SYLDA payload adapter required for dual launches and encapsulated within the payload fairing. This top part – known as the 'upper composite' – was then lifted onto the rest of the launcher, where it was placed on top of the second ‘guest’ on the last Ariane 5 flight. Heinrich-Hertz will then launch into space together with SYRACUS IVB. The German communications satellite will be deployed first, followed shortly after by the French mission.
