Emirates Skycargo uplifts Brazilian satellite
Emirates SkyCargo has executed a cargo charter to transport Amazonia-1, the first satellite to have been developed completely in Brazil by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), from São José dos Campos (SJK) to Chennai. This is the first time that the carrier has transported a space satellite from South America.
Extensive preparations for this charter flight preceded the safe and secure transport of the satellite. During the transportation process, the satellite was dismantled into multiple components to facilitate easy loading and unloading from the B777F. These components (22 tonnes) were packed inside large containers to avoid any damage during the transport.
Amazonia-1 is due to be sent to space next month from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on the east coast of India. (ah)