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Collaboration in Ariane 6 vehicle launch
Evoleo Technologies proudly announces its collaboration on the Ariane 6 vehicles launch, scheduled for July 9th.
This collaboration involves integrating its advanced Power Distribution and Control Unit (PDCU) within the VIKI flight elements of the Independent HD Video Telemetry Kit (VIKI).
Developed by Réaltra Space Systems Engineering, the VIKI system has been qualified for use on both Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles by ArianeGroup.
VIKI is a modular and scalable video telemetry system designed to operate in full autonomous mode, independent of the vehicle launch on-board systems, but also offers options for full integration with the launcher avionics system.
The VIKI system is designed to capture and broadcast high-definition video from HD IP cameras strategically positioned on the Ariane 6. It will provide live images of critical events during the launch, including the stages, fairing, and payload separation, for both commercial and engineering purposes.
Evoleo Technologies' PDCU ensures reliable power distribution and control, maintaining the integrity and performance of the video telemetry system throughout the mission.
Réaltra's Space Systems Engineering Division is coordinating the project, with Evoleo Technologies contributing by developing the crucial PDCU.
VIKI features
- Modular, scalable and flexible video telemetry system
- Full HD video with H.265 compression and Ethernet output
- High-quality optics, with a full range of lenses available
- Programmable video, telemetry and timing parameters
- Qualified for launcher operation and for the space environment
Applications
- In-flight HD image capture of stage and booster separation, fairing and payload separation, and upper-stage ignitions
- Monitoring of on-board technology maturation experiments
- Capture on re-entry vehicles: solar panel and antenna deployment, in-orbit proximity operations, experiment monitoring and re-entry preparation events