Helios 2A - Definition and Overview

Helios 2A is a French military observation satellite which was launched on December 18, 2004 by an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana.

External links

• Interview of program director on TF1 (http://news.tf1.fr/news/sciences/0,,3191568,00.html) (in French)
• Satellite Travels Into Orbit (http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=343207)
• France Launches Spy Satellite (http://www.physorg.com/news2438.html)

Example Usage of Helios